The gods confound the man who first found out How to distinguish hours! Confound him, too, Who in this place set up a sun-dial, To cut and hack my days so wretchedly Into small portions.

If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.

Drink, live like the Greeks, eat, gorge.

Modesty should accompany youth.

A mouse does not rely on just one hole.

Flying without feathers is not easy: my wings have no feathers.

Always bring money along with your complaints.