Spare the person but lash the vice.
The swifter hand doth the swift words outrun: Before the tongue hath spoke the hand hath done.
No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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.
Those they praise, but they read the others.
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.