There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.

If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.

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

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

If I remember right, Aelia, you had four teeth; a cough displaced two, another two more. You can now cough without anxiety all the day long. A third cough can find nothing to do in your mouth.

All your female friends are either old or ugly; nay, more ugly than old women usually are. These you lead about in your train, and drag with you to feasts, porticos and theaters. Thus, Fabulla, you seem handsome, thus you seem young.

The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.