There are gems of thought that are ageless and eternal.

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.

Whatever befalls in accordance with nature should be accounted good.

There is a difference between justice and consideration in one's relations to one's fellow men. It is the function of justice not to do wrong to one's fellow men of considerateness, not to wound their feelings.

Not in opinion but in nature is law founded.

Nature abhors annihilation.

Vivere est cogitare. (To think is to live)