No man is quick enough to enjoy life.

Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.

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.

Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.

You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!

Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.

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