not that I might die learned—but that I might not die unlearned

The greatest comfort of my old age, and that which gives me the highest satisfaction, is the pleasing remembrance of the many benefits and friendly offices I have done to others.

The words of the Greeks are born on their lips, but those of the Romans in their hearts.

It is a hard matter, my fellow citizens, to argue with the belly, since it has no ears.

Carthago delenda est

Wise men profit more by fools than fools by wise men.