If you would abolish covetousness, you must abolish its mother, profusion.

The thirst of desire is never filled, nor fully satisfied.

I cease not to advocate peace; even though unjust it is better than the most just war.

All I can do is to urge on you to regard friendship as the greatest thing in the world; for there is nothing which so fits in with our nature, or is so exactly what we want in prosperity or adversity.

Advice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the road the nearer we approach to our journey's end.

In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred.

Study carefully, the character of the one you recommend, lest their misconduct bring you shame.