One genius has made many clever artists.
Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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.
Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.