Every one is least known to himself, and it is very difficult for a man to know himself.

Do not hold the delusion that your advancement is accomplished by crushing others.

We must not only obtain Wisdom: we must enjoy her.

For there is assuredly nothing dearer to a man than wisdom, and though age takes away all else, it undoubtedly brings us that.

We should never so entirely avoid danger as to appear irresolute and cowardly; but, at the same time, we should avoid unnecessarily exposing ourselves to danger, than which nothing can be more foolish.

This is a proof of a well-trained mind, to rejoice in what is good and to grieve at the opposite.

Of all nature's gifts to the human race, what is sweeter to a man than his children?