It is customary these days to ignore what should be done in favour of what pleases us.
If you do anything well, gratitude is lighter than a feather; if you give offense in anything, people's wrath is as heavy as lead.
Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.
If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
All men love themselves.
Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.