It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
A fisherman's walk: three steps and overboard.
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
Do you ask what sort of a maid I desire or dislike, Flaccus? I dislike one too easy and one too coy. The just mean, which lies between the two extremes, is what I approve; I like neither that which tortures nor that which cloys.