Ask for a valiant heart which has banished the fear of death, which looks upon length of days as one of the least of nature's gifts; which is able to suffer every kind of hardship, is proof against anger, craves for nothing, and reckons the trials and gruelling labours of Hercules as more desirable blessings than the amorous ease and the banquets and cushions of Sardanapallus. The things that I recommend you can grant to yourself.

Where have you ever found that man who stopped short after the perpetration of a single crime?

Yes, know thyself: in great concerns or small, be this thy care, for this, my friend, is all.

Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.

Rare indulgence produces greater pleasure.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Avarice increases with the increasing pile of gold.