The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.

For a courageous man cannot die dishonorably, a man who has attained the consulship cannot die before his time, a philosopher cannot die wretchedly.

Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for revenge or defence can actually be just.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

It is a true saying that 'one falsehood easily leads to another.'

A life of peace, purity and refinement leads to a calm and untroubled old age.

Never was a government that was not composed of liars, malefactors and thieves.