From the philosopher Catulus, never to be dismissive of a friend's accusation, even if it seems unreasonable, but to make every effort to restore the relationship to its normal condition.

The happiness of those who want to be popular depends on others; the happiness of those who seek pleasure fluctuates with moods outside their control; but the happiness of the wise grows out of their own free acts.

Whatever may happen to thee, it was prepared for thee from all eternity.

Consider when thou art much vexed or grieved, that man's life is only a moment, and after a short time we are all laid out dead.

When men are inhuman, take care not to feel towards them as they do towards other humans.

It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet.

Can we wonder that men perish and are forgotten, when their noblest and most enduring works decay? Death comes even to monumental structures, and oblivion rests on the most illustrious names.