Do you ask why I am unwilling to marry a rich wife? It is because I am unwilling to be taken to husband by my wife. The mistress of the house should be subordinate to her husband, for in no other way, Priscus, will the wife and husband be on an equality.
Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
Those they praise, but they read the others.
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.