A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
Gifts are like hooks.
Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
Life's not just about being alive, but being well.