That man scorches with his brightness, who overpowers inferior capacities, yet he shall be revered when dead.

Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and what they are capable of bearing.

The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage eagles produce a peaceful dove.

The one who cannot restrain their anger will wish undone, what their temper and irritation prompted them to do.

Remember to be calm in adversity.

It is not permitted that we should know everything.

Better one thorn pluck'd out than all remain.