Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
Spare the person but lash the vice.
Those they praise, but they read the others.
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.
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.