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

Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.

The contemplation of celestial things will make a man both speak and think more sublimely and magnificently when he descends to human affairs.

Hatred is a settled anger.

The whole glory of virtue resides in activity.

Man must suffer to be wise.

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