The form of government is a democracy when the free, who are also poor and the majority, govern, and an oligarchy when the rich and the noble govern, they being at the same time few in number.

The man who is truly good and wise will bear with dignity whatever fortune sends, and will always make the best of his circumstances.

It is no part of a physician's business to use either persuasion or compulsion upon the patients.

Speech is the representation of the mind, and writing is the representation of speech.

A tragedy is that moment where the hero comes face to face with his true identity.

The soul becomes prudent by sitting and being quiet.

Nothing in life is more necessary than friendship.