Not to be born surpasses all reckoning. The next best thing by far, when one has been born is to go back as swiftly as possible whence one came.

The man from whom the joys of life have departed is living no more, but should be counted with the dead.

For most men friendship is a faithless harbor.

Not even Ares battles against necessity.

Nobody loves life like an old man.

I recommend...bread, meat, vegetables, and beer.

Even from the first it is meek to seek the impossible.