Pliny the Younger

"An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit. "

"His only fault is that he has no fault. "

"However often you may have done them a favour, if you once refuse they forget everything except your refusal. "

"That indolent but agreeable condition of doing nothing. "

"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. "