We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

No man in his senses will dance.

Wars are to be undertaken in order that it may be possible to live in peace without molestation.

If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.

For he, indeed, who looks into the face of a friend beholds, as it were, a copy of himself.

We should never so entirely avoid danger as to appear irresolute and cowardly; but, at the same time, we should avoid unnecessarily exposing ourselves to danger, than which nothing can be more foolish.

Long life is denied us; therefore let us do something to show that we have lived.