In all great arts, as in trees, it is the height that charms us; we care nothing for the roots or trunks, yet it could not be without the aid of these.

Friendship makes prosperity more brilliant, and lightens adversity by dividing and sharing it.

I wonder that a soothsayer doesn't laugh whenever he sees another soothsayer.

Guilt is present in the very hesitation, even though the deed be not committed.

Man is his own worst enemy.

You will be as much value to others as you have been to yourself.

For one day spent well, and agreeably to your precepts, is preferable to an eternity of error.