Every man has within himself the entire human condition

Who ever saw a doctor use the prescription of his colleague without cutting out or adding something?

Those who give the first shock to a state are the first overwhelmed in its ruin; the fruits of public commotion are seldom enjoyed by him who was the first mover; he only beats the water for another's net.

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.

He that is a friend to himself, know; he is a friend to all.

The soul that has no established aim loses itself

There is no passion so much transports the sincerity of judgment as doth anger