Petronius.

The sausages Are good enough. As for the arts, here’s Lucan Can speak for poetry.

Ner. If any man Could prove one art beyond contention first, I would reward him excellently. With me To know the best and follow it are one: Success being easy in all, my difficulty Lies in distraction: show me then the best, I’ll perfect that.

Pop. What! Cæsar give up singing?

Ner. For better things.

Tig. Which be the arts?

Petr. (to servants). Here, vermin, This wine’s half-way to vinegar.

Ner. Who will name The arts? There’s sculpture, painting, poetry, Singing..