The shameless Chloe placed on the tombs of her seven husbands the inscription, "The work of Chloe." How could she have expressed herself more plainly?

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.

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

If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.

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.

You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!