Section 44

Question 1

At vero in M. Caelio (dicam enim iam confidentius de studiis eius honestis, quoniam audeo quaedam fretus vestra sapientia libere confiteri)

Answer 1

But, indeed, in the case of Marcus Caelius (for I will now speak more boldly about his honourable pursuits, since I dare to confess certain things openly, relying on your wisdom)

Question 2

nulla luxuries reperietur, nulli sumptus, nullum aes alienum, nulla conviviorum ac lustrorum libido:

Answer 2

no luxury will be found, no expense, no debt, no passion for banquets and brothels:

Question 3

quod quidem vitium ventris et gurgitis non modo non minuit aetas hominibus, sed etiam auget.

Answer 3

indeed, age not only does not diminishe this vice of gluttony and excessive consumption for men, it even increases it.

Question 4

Amores autem et hae deliciae, quae vocantur, quae firmiore animo praeditis diutius molestae non solent esse

Answer 4

But love-affairs and these delights as they are called, which are not accustomed to be troublesome any longer for those endowed with a sturdier mind

Question 5

(mature enim et celeriter deflorescunt), numquam hunc occupatum impeditumve tenuerunt.

Answer 5

(for they fade early and quickly), never held this man absorbed or tied up.