It really is a pity, Cleopatra, that we should no longer live together as we did formerly.

There is no one, not even Aristarchus, with whom I find it more pleasant and profitable to converse and discuss than with you.

If only you had lived at Athens in the time of Pericles, who knows if you might not have been his friend instead of the immortal Aspasia.

This Memphis is certainly not the right place for you; for a few months in the year you ought to come to Alexandria, which has now risen to be superior to Athens." "I do not know you to-day!" exclaimed Cleopatra, gazing at her brother in astonishment.

"I have never heard you speak so kindly and brotherly since the death of my mother.