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.

The richest soil, if uncultivated, produces the rankest weeds.

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.

Those are greedy of praise prove that they are poor in merit.

The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.

Reason speaks and feeling bites

It is a high distinction for a homely woman to be loved for her character rather than for beauty.