The thing in the world I am most afraid of is fear.

Examples teach us that in military affairs, and all others of a like nature, study is apt to enervate and relax the courage of man, rather than to give strength and energy to the mind.

If I can, I shall keep my death from saying anything that my life has not already said.

Diogenes was asked what wine he liked best; and he answered as I would have done when he said, "Somebody else's".

There is no man so good, who, were he to submit all his thoughts and actions to the laws, would not deserve hanging ten times in his life.

The pleasure we hold in esteem for the course of our lives ought to have a greater share of our time dedicated to it; we should refuse no occasion nor omit any opportunity of drinking, and always have it in our minds.

A strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.