True law is right reason in agreement with nature;...it summons to duty by its commands, and averts from wrongdoing by its prohibitions... It is a sin to try to alter this law, nor is it allowable to attempt to repeal any part of it, and it is impossible to abolish it entirely.

For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.

Man is his own worst enemy.

No one has lived a short life who has performed its duties with unblemished character.

Let a man practice the profession which he best knows.

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.

Let us drink for the replenishment of our strength, not for our sorrow