This is the part of a great man, after he has maturely weighed all circumstances, to punish the guilty, to spare the many, and in every state of fortune not to depart from an upright, virtuous conduct.

The name of peace is sweet and the thing itself good, but between peace and slavery there is the greatest difference.

For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.

It is certain that memory contains not only philosophy, but all the arts and all that appertain to the use of life.

Every generous action loves the public view; yet no theatre for virtue is equal to a consciousness of it.

Whatever befalls in accordance with nature should be accounted good.

It is the character of a brave and resolute man not to be ruffled by adversity and not to desert his post.