I have never believed that man's freedom consisted in doing what he wants, but rather in never doing what he does not want to do.
Liberty is obedience to the law which one has laid down for oneself
Absolute silence leads to sadness. It is the image of death.
The mind grows narrow in proportion as the soul grows corrupt.
We do not know what really good or bad fortune is.
It is easier to conquer than to administer. With enough leverage, a finger could overturn the world; but to support the world, one must have the shoulders of Hercules.