The whole Earth is at the hand of the wise man, since the fatherland of an elevated soul is the Universe.
Nature . . . has buried truth deep in the bottom of the sea.
I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.
It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.
To speak but little becomes a woman; and she is best adorned who is in plain attire.
Virtue isn't not wronging others but not wishing to wrong others.