Roman Apophthegms. Cæsar.
As Cæsar was at supper the discourse was of death,—which sort was the best. "That," said he, "which is unexpected."
Roman Apophthegms. Cæsar.
As Athenodorus was taking his leave of Cæsar, "Remember," said he, "Cæsar, whenever you are angry, to say or do nothing before you have repeated the four-and-twenty letters to yourself."
Roman Apophthegms. Cæsar Augustus.
"Young men," said Cæsar, "hear an old man to whom old men hearkened when he was young."
Roman Apophthegms. Cæsar Augustus.
Remember what Simonides said,—that he never repented that he had held his tongue, but often that he had spoken.[735:2]
Rules for the Preservation of Health. 7.
Custom is almost a second nature.[735:3]