What is dignity without honesty?

A mental stain can neither be blotted out by the passage of time nor washed away by any waters.

True nobility is exempt from fear.

For a courageous man cannot die dishonorably, a man who has attained the consulship cannot die before his time, a philosopher cannot die wretchedly.

What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk.

It is our own evil thoughts which madden us.

It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal.