Outward beauty is not enough; to be attractive a woman must use words, wit, playfulness, sweet-talk, and laughter to transcend the gifts of nature.
PETRONIUSOutward beauty is not enough; to be attractive a woman must use words, wit, playfulness, sweet-talk, and laughter to transcend the gifts of nature.
PETRONIUSWomen are one and all a set of vultures.
PETRONIUSOne good turn deserves another.
PETRONIUSA doctor is nothing more than consolation for the spirit.
PETRONIUSA physician is nothing but a consoler of the mind.
PETRONIUSNothing is falser than people’s preconceptions and ready-made opinions; nothing is sillier than their sham morality.
PETRONIUSHe has gone over to the majority.
PETRONIUSThe favor for the favor or One hand washes the other.
PETRONIUSHeaven is equally distant everywhere.
PETRONIUSWisdom and beauty form a very rare combination.
PETRONIUSIt is fear that first brought gods into the world.
PETRONIUSJust as dumb creatures are snared by food, human beings would not be caught unless they had a nibble of hope.
PETRONIUSI believe that school makes complete fools of our young men, because they see and hear nothing of ordinary life there.
PETRONIUSCan’t you see that I’m only advising you to beg yourself not to be so dumb
PETRONIUSThe world wants to be deceived.
PETRONIUSWhat power has law where only money rules?
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