Every animal loves itself.

There is no being of any race who, if he finds the proper guide, cannot attain to virtue.

You might as well take the sun out of the sky as friendship from life: for the immortal gods have given us nothing better or more delightful.

The wise man never loses his temper.

I have always been of the opinion that unpopularity earned by doing what is right is not unpopularity at all, but glory.

In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.

A thankful heart is the greatest virtue.