How can we learn self-knowledge? Never by taking thought but rather by action. Try to do your duty and you'll soon discover what you're like.

What is the freedom of the most free? To do what is right!

Generosity wins favour for everyone, especially when it is accompanied by modesty.

Our senses don't deceive us: our judgment does

Live dangerously and you live right.

Win for yourself that which your fathers have won.

The deed is everything, the glory is naught.