Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.

A vagrant is everywhere at home.

There is no glory in otustripping donkeys.

Be merry if you are wise.

Do you ask what sort of a maid I desire or dislike, Flaccus? I dislike one too easy and one too coy. The just mean, which lies between the two extremes, is what I approve; I like neither that which tortures nor that which cloys.

Givers of great dinners know few enemies.

A novice always behaves with propriety.