For one day spent well, and agreeably to your precepts, is preferable to an eternity of error.

Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

When time and need require, we should resist with all our might, and prefer death to slavery and disgrace.

After victory, you have more enemies.

It is not enough to acquire wisdom, it is necessary to employ it.

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.