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

It is the character of a brave and resolute man not to be ruffled by adversity and not to desert his post.

To be endowed with strength by nature, to be actuated by the powers of the mind, and to have a certain spirit almost divine infused into you.

Men do not realize how great an income thrift is.

Generosity should never exceed ability.

The real friend is another self.

In ancient times music was the foundation of all the sciences. Education was begun with music with the persuasion that nothing could be expected of a man who was ignorant of music.