We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off.

An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.

The feasant hens of Colchis, which have two ears as it were consisting of feathers, which they will set up and lay down as they list.

Their best and most wholesome feeding is upon one dish and no more and the same plaine and simple: for surely this hudling of many meats one upon another of divers tastes is pestiferous. But sundrie sauces are more dangerous than that.

The most valuable discoveries have found their origin in the most trivial accidents.

Nothing is more useful than wine for strengthening the body and also more detrimental to our pleasure if moderation be lacking.

Nulla dies sine linea - Not a day without a line.