It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.

Do you ask why I am unwilling to marry a rich wife? It is because I am unwilling to be taken to husband by my wife. The mistress of the house should be subordinate to her husband, for in no other way, Priscus, will the wife and husband be on an equality.

I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.

He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.

I commend you, Postumus, for kissing me with only half your lip; you may, however, if you please, withhold even the half of this half. Are you inclined to grant me a boon still greater, and even inexpressible? Keep this whole half entirely to yourself, Postumus.

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

Birdes of a feather will flocke togither.