For a courageous man cannot die dishonorably, a man who has attained the consulship cannot die before his time, a philosopher cannot die wretchedly.
There is no fortune so strong that money cannot take it.
We ought to regard amiability as the quality of woman, dignity that of man.
As in the case of wines that improve with age, the oldest friendships ought to be the most delightful.
We must not only obtain Wisdom: we must enjoy her.
Never can custom conquer nature, for she is ever unconquered.