No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes everyone.

Crimes are not to be measured by the issue of events, but by the bad intentions of men.

But if you should take the bond of goodwill out of the universe no house or city could stand, nor would even the tillage of the fields abide. If that statement is not clear, then you may understand how great is the power of friendship and of concord from a consideration of the results of enmity and disagreement. For what house is so strong, or what state so enduring that it cannot be utterly overthrown by animosities and division?

Friendship is not to be sought for its wages, but because its revenue consists entirely in the love which it implies.

Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?

We cannot employ the mind to advantage when we are filled with excessive food and drink.

Your enemies can kill you, but only your friends can hurt you.