There are two distinctive peculiarities by reference to which we characterize the soul (1) local movement and (2) thinking, discriminating, and perceiving. Thinking both speculative and practical is regarded as akin to a form of perceiving; for in the one as well as the other the soul discriminates and is cognizant of something which is.

He who sees things grow from the beginning will have the best view of them.

No one who desires to become good will become good unless he does good things.

It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.

Great and frequent reverses can crush and mar our bliss both by the pain they cause and by the hindrance they offer to many activities. Yet nevertheless even in adversity nobility shines through, when a man endures repeated and severe misfortune with patience, not owing to insensibility but from generosity and greatness of soul.

The worst thing about slavery is that the slaves eventually get to like it.

Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference.