If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.

Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.

Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.

You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.

He writes nothing whose writings are not read.

See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?

To be able to enjoy one's past life is to live twice.