All I say is by way of discourse, and nothing by way of advice. I should not speak so boldly if it were my due to be believed.

Among the liberal arts, let us begin with the art that liberates us.

The most regular and most perfect soul in the world has but too much to do to keep itself upright from being overthrown by its own weakness.

Rejoice in the things that are present; all else is beyond thee.

Experience has further taught me this, that we ruin ourselves by impatience.

Vice leaves repentance in the soul, like an ulcer in the flesh, which is always scratching and lacerating itself; for reason effaces all other griefs and sorrows, but it begets that of repentance.

Intoxication is calculated to put heart into the elderly and give them delight in dancing.