If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.

If a man is unhappy, remember that his unhappiness is his own fault, for God made all men to be happy.

We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with one hope.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

A ship should not be held by a single anchor; neither should life depend upon a single hope.

Exceed due measure, and the most delightful things become the least delightful.

When any person treats you ill or speaks ill of you, remember that he does this or says this because he thinks it is his duty. It is not possible, then, for him to follow that which seems right to you, but that which seems right to himself.