Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?
Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.