Drink, live like the Greeks, eat, gorge.
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.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, even when most on his guard.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
To snatch the worm from the trap.
He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due season, will in due season starve.