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

If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

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.

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

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

There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.