We are what we frequently do.

Friendship is communion.

Inferiors revolt in order that they may be equal, and equals that they may be superior. Such is the state of mind which creates revolutions.

Take the case of just actions; just punishments and chastisements do indeed spring from a good principle, but they are good only because we cannot do without them - it would be better that neither individuals nor states should need anything of the sort - but actions which aim at honor and advantage are absolutely the best. The conditional action is only the choice of a lesser evil; whereas these are the foundation and creation of good. A good man may make the best even of poverty and disease, and the other ills of life.

Justice is the loveliest and health is the best. but the sweetest to obtain is the heart's desire.

A brave man is clear in his discourse, and keeps close to truth.

Pay attention to the young, and make them just as good as possible.