While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.

Givers of great dinners know few enemies.

You'll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.

Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.

The face that cannot smile is never fair.