To remind a man of the good turns you have done him is very much like a reproach.
The fact speak for themselves.
Whatever shall be to the advantage of all, may that prevail!
You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.
No man who is not willing to help himself has any right to apply to his friends, or to the gods.
It is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.