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

In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.

Non nobis solum nati sumus. (Not for ourselves alone are we born.)

No man should so act as to make a gain out of the ignorance of another.

There are two ways to resolve conflicts, through violence or through negotiation. Violence is for wild beasts, negotiation is for human beings.

One who sees the Supersoul accompanying the individual soul in all bodies and who understands that neither the soul nor the Supersoul is ever destroyed, actually sees.

What is more agreeable than one's home?