In times of war, the law falls silent.

To be content with what we possess is the greatest and most secure of riches.

No one has lived a short life who has performed its duties with unblemished character.

If you wish to persuade me, you must think my thoughts, feel my feelings, and speak my words.

True law is right reason in agreement with nature;...it summons to duty by its commands, and averts from wrongdoing by its prohibitions... It is a sin to try to alter this law, nor is it allowable to attempt to repeal any part of it, and it is impossible to abolish it entirely.

If only every man would make proper use of his strength and do his utmost, he need never regret his limited ability.

Friendship is nothing else than an accord in all things, human and divine, conjoined with mutual goodwill and affection.