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.

No man's abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity.

Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.

A dear bargain is always disagreeable, particularly as it is a reflection upon the buyer's judgment.

We listen with deep interest to what we hear, for to man novelty is ever charming.

I would have a man generous to his country, his neighbors, his kindred, his friends, and most of all his poor friends. Not like some who are most lavish with those who are able to give most of them.

Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked up on as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?