While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

I see and approve better things, but follow worse.

Bear patiently with a rival.

The high-spirited man may indeed die, but he will not stoop to meanness. Fire, though it may be quenched, will not become cool.

That's one of the greatest curses ever inflicted on the human race, memory.

Take away leisure and Cupid's bow is broken

In sweet water there is a pleasure ungrudged by anyone.