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

Work divided is in that manner shortened.

If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.

You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.

He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.

If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.

No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.