Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure
A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that's how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, "I will live." To-morrow's life is too late; live to-day.