One should oblige everyone to the extent of one's ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.
The finest victory is to conquer one's own heart.
Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.
Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.
From a distance it is something; and nearby it is nothing.
Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.