In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain.

Envy always implies conscious inferiority wherever it resides.

Made up of the glories of the most precious gems, to describe them is a matter of inexpressible difficulty. For there is amongst them the gentler fire of the ruby, there is the rich purple of the amethyst, there is the sea-green of the emerald, and all shining together in an indescribable union. Others, by an excessive heightening of their hues equal all the colours of the painter, others the flame of burning brimstone, or of a fire quickened by oil.

The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to possess them than they possess their wealth.

The first (barbers) that entered Italy came out of Sicily and it was in the 454 yeare after the foundation of Rome. Brought in they were by P. Ticinius Mena as Verra doth report for before that time they never cut their hair. The first that was shaven every day was Scipio Africanus, and after cometh Augustus the Emperor who evermore used the razor.

The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification being deferred.

The best kind of wine is that which is most pleasant to him who drinks it.