Not to know what happened before one was born is always to be a child.

The searching-out and thorough investigation of truth ought to be the primary study of man.

Whatever befalls in accordance with nature should be accounted good.

Nature ordains that a man should wish the good of every man, whoever he may be, for this very reason that he is a man.

According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become richer through damages and injuries suffered by another.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

There is wickedness in the intention of wickedness, even though it be not perpetrated in the act.