When you are offended at anyone's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. By attending to them, you will forget your anger and learn to live wisely.

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.

It is a ridiculous thing for a man not to fly from his own badness, which is indeed possible, but to fly from other men's badness, which is impossible.

For outward show is a wonderful perverter of the reason.

A man does not sin by commission only, but often by omission.

Your mind will take on the character of your most frequent thoughts: souls are dyed by thoughts.

Give yourself a gift: the present moment.