The number of guests at dinner should not be less than the number of the Graces nor exceed that of the Muses, i.e., it should begin with three and st…

- Marcus Terentius Varro

What, if as said, man is a bubble. [Lat., Quod, ut dictur, si est homo bulla, eo magis senex.]

- Marcus Terentius Varro

Divine Nature gave the fields, human art built the cities.

- Marcus Terentius Varro

He who overlooks a healthy spot for the site of his house is mad and ought to be handed over to the care of his relations and friends.

- Marcus Terentius Varro

Not all who own a harp are harpers.

- Marcus Terentius Varro

For my eightieth year warns me to pack up my baggage before I leave life.

- Marcus Terentius Varro

He who flees at the right time can fight again.

- Marcus Terentius Varro

It is necessary for men to be deceived in religion.

- Marcus Terentius Varro

Divine nature gave us fields, human skill built our cities. -Divina natura dedit agros, ars humana aedificavit urbes

- Marcus Terentius Varro