Let ancient times delight other folk, I rejoice that I was not born till now.
The purpose of law is to prevent the strong always having their way.
Chaste is she whom no one has asked.
Today is truly the Golden Age: gold buys hornor, gold procures love.
It’s right to learn, even from the enemy.
Winged time glides on insensibly, and deceive us; and there is nothing more fleeting than years.
You will be melancholy, if you are solitary.
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of the fair.
Work while your strength and years permit you; crooked age will by-and-by come upon you with silent foot.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
When you have set yourself a task, finish it.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
What is now an act of reason, was but blind impulse.
We hate the hawk because he ever lives in battle.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The more they drink the more they thirst.