In antiquity men studied for their own sake; nowadays men study for the sake of impressing others.

Who heeds not the future will find sorrow at hand

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

Eat at your own as you would the table of a king.

Many seek happiness higher than men; others beneath him. But happiness is the same height as man.

When abroad, behaveto everyone as if interviewing an honored guest; in directing the people, act as if you were assisting at a great sacrafice; DO NOT DO TO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD NOT LIKE DONE TO YOURSELF: so there will be no murmuring against you in the country, and none in the family; your public life will arouse no ill-will nor your private life any resentment.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.