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Mad in the judgment of the mob, sane, perhaps, in yours.

For a man learns more quickly and remembers more easily that which he laughs at, than that which he approves and reveres.

Suffering is but another name for the teaching of experience, which is the parent of instruction and the schoolmaster of life.

In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last; then super-added hours, to the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon. -Horace.

What exile from his country is able to escape from himself?

Splendidly mendacious.

The miser acquires, yet fears to use his gains.

He will always be a slave who does not know how to live upon a little.

What can be found equal to modesty, uncorrupt faith, the sister of justice, and undisguised truth?

Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it; a mistress, if thou knowest not.

I have reared a memorial more enduring than brass, and loftier than the regal structure of the pyramids, which neither the corroding shower nor the powerless north wind can destroy; no, not even unending years nor the flight of time itself. I shall not entirely die. The greater part of me shall escape oblivion.

Marble statues, engraved with public inscriptions, by which the life and soul return after death to noble leaders.

What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be born.

To pile Pelion upon Olympus.

The musician who always plays on the same string is laughed at.

The envious man grows lean at the success of his neighbour.

A noble pair of brothers.

Mingle a little folly with your wisdom; a little nonsense now and then is pleasant.

All men do not, in fine, admire or love the same thing.

Let us seize, friends, our opportunity from the day as it passes.