I spend whole days with him, and often part of the night, for I get him to dine with me as often as I can.

We have grown so intimate that he often drops in upon us unexpectedly while we are at dinner, lays aside the stiff air of a philosopher, and joins in our jests with the greatest good will.

He is such a man, so delightful, so distinguished, that you ought to make his acquaintance as soon as ever you can.

As for Bruttius, I never let him leave me.
He is a man of strict and moral life, as well as being the most delightful company.

Surely it is not necessary that in our daily literary studies there should never be any fun at all.