Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.

He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.

No man is quick enough to enjoy life.

All your female friends are either old or ugly; nay, more ugly than old women usually are. These you lead about in your train, and drag with you to feasts, porticos and theaters. Thus, Fabulla, you seem handsome, thus you seem young.

Too late is tomorrow's life; live for today.

They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.