Let him that hath no power of patience retire within himself, though even there he will have to put up with himself.

Share weight and woe, for misfortune falls with double force on him that stands alone.

Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.

You should aim to be independent of any one vote, of any one fashion, of any one century.

Man is born a barbarian, and only raises himself above the beast by culture.

Know how to choose well. Most of life depends thereon. It needs good taste and correct judgment, for which neither intellect nor study suffices.

One who was abhorred by all in prosperity is adored by all in adversity.