However often you may have done them a favour, if you once refuse they forget everything except your refusal.
– Pliny the Younger
An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.
– Pliny the Younger
His only fault is that he has no fault.
– Pliny the Younger
That indolent but agreeable condition of doing nothing.
– Pliny the Younger
There is nothing to write about, you say. Well then, write and let me know just this - that there is nothing to write about; or tell me in the good old style if you are well. That's right. I am quite well.