Yield, ye arms, to the toga; to civic praise, ye laurels.

Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.

There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are united in their objects and wishes.

Even while Jerusalem was standing and the Jews were at peace with us, the practice of their sacred rites was at variance with the glory of our empire, the dignity of our name, the customs of our ancestors.

Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.

But as to the affection which anyone may have for us, it is the first demand of duty that we do most for him who loves us most; but we should measure affection, not like youngsters, by the ardour of its passion, but rather by its strength and constancy.

For even if the allotted space of life be short, it is long enough in which to live honorably and well.