All things change, nothing is extinguished. There is nothing in the whole world which is permanent. Everything flows onward; all things are brought into being with a changing nature; the ages themselves glide by in constant movement.

Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.

Keep thy hook always baited, for a fish lurks even in the most unlikely swim.

When I was from Cupid's passions free, my Muse was mute and wrote no elegy.

Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.

When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.

In an easy cause any man may be eloquent.