The remembrance of past misery is sweet.

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

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

So it may well be believed that when I found him taking a complete holiday, with a vast supply of books at command, he had the air of indulging in a literary debauch, if the term may be applied to so honorable an occupation.

It shows a brave and resolute spirit not to be agitated in exciting circumstances.

The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.

Let your desires be ruled by reason.