Let no one think of me that I am humble or weak or passive; let them understand I am of a different kind: dangerous to my enemies, loyal to my friends. To such a life glory belongs.

Oftener than not the old are uncontrollable; Their tempers make them difficult to deal with.

Much effort, much prosperity.

This is true liberty, when free-born men, having to advise the public, may speak free.

Old men's prayers for death are lying prayers, in which they abuse old age and long extent of life. But when death draws near, not one is willing to die, and age no longer is a burden to them.

You will not achieve happiness if you don't work hard; and it's a shame not to want to work hard.

Those who are held Wise among men and who search the reasons of things, are those who bring the most sorrow on themselves.