The human heart becomes softened by hearing of instances of gentleness and consideration.

He shall fare well who confronts circumstances aright.

As geographers, Sosius, crowd into the edges of their maps parts of the world which they do not know about, adding notes in the margin to the effect that beyond this lies nothing but sandy deserts full of wild beasts, and unapproachable bogs.

A good man will take care of his horses and dogs, not only while they are young, but when old and past service.

Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.

As bees extract honey from thyme, the strongest and driest of herbs, so sensible men often get advantage and profit from the most awkward circumstances.

We are more sensible of what is done against custom than against nature.