The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action.

In nothing do humans approach so nearly to the gods as doing good to others.

An intemperate, disorderly youth will bring to old age, a feeble and worn-out body.

Silent enim leges inter arma (Laws are silent in times of war).

Hours and days and months and years go by; the past returns no more, and what is to be we cannot know; but whatever the time gives us in which we live, we should therefore be content.

I cease not to advocate peace; even though unjust it is better than the most just war.

The thirst of desire is never filled, nor fully satisfied.