I never admire another's fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own.

Through ignorance of what is good and what is bad, the life of men is greatly perplexed.

We are all excited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most influenced by glory.

A happy life consists in tranquility of mind.

When trying a case [the famous judge] L. Cassius never failed to inquire "Who gained by it?" Man's character is such that no one undertakes crimes without hope of gain.

For hardly any man dances when sober, unless he is insane. Nor does he dance while alone, nor at a respectable and moderate party. Dancing is the final phase of a wild party with fancy decorations and a multitude of delights.

Within the character of the citizen, lies the welfare of the nation.