The name of peace is sweet, and the thing itself is beneficial, but there is a great difference between peace and servitude. Peace is freedom in tranquillity, servitude is the worst of all evils, to be resisted not only by war, but even by death.

No one is so old that he does not think he could live another year.

A happy life consists in tranquility of mind.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

The habit of arguing in support of atheism, whether it be done from conviction or in pretense, is a wicked and impious practice.

Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.

Friendship is the only point in human affairs concerning the benefit of which all, with one voice, agree.