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

- Marcus Terentius Varro

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

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

- Marcus Terentius Varro

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

- 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

He who flees at the right time can fight again.

- 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

It is necessary for men to be deceived in religion.

- Marcus Terentius Varro