I have not hated the man, but his faults.

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

He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.

The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.

In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a writeched 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.

Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.