Who then is free? The one who wisely is lord of themselves, who neither poverty, death or captivity terrify, who is strong to resist his appetites and shun honors, and is complete in themselves smooth and round like a globe

It is not enough that poetry is agreeable, it should also be interesting.

In times of stress, be bold and valiant.

While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out at the back.

Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

Those unacquainted with the world take pleasure in intimacy with great men; those who are wiser fear the consequences.

Better one thorn pluck'd out than all remain.