The more virtuous any man is, the less easily does he suspect others to be vicious.

We are not born, we do not live for ourselves alone; our country, our friends, have a share in us.

Guilt is present in the very hesitation, even though the deed be not committed.

Death approaches, which is always impending like the stone over Tantalus: then comes superstition with which he who is imbued can never have peace of mind.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

Men resemble the gods in nothing so much as in doing good to their fellow creatures.

Rather leave the crime of the guilty unpunished than condemn the innocent.