No man can be brave who thinks pain the greatest evil; nor temperate, who considers pleasure the highest good.

Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

Vivere est cogitare. (To think is to live)

Studies are the food of youth, the delight of old age; the ornament of prosperity, the refuge and comfort of adversity; a delight at home, and no hindrance abroad; they are companions by night, and in travel, and in the country.

To give counsel, as well as to take it, is a feature of true friendship.

How great an evil do you see that may have been announced by you against the Republic? - Videtis quantum scelus contra rem publicam vobis nuntiatum sit?

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.