The best legacy I can leave my children is free speech, and the example of using it.

Many delight more in giving of presents than in paying their debts.

Whatever comes out of despair cannot bear the title of valor, which should be lifted up to such a height that holding all things under itself, it should be able to maintain its greatness, even in the midst of miseries.

Reason! how many eyes hast thou to see evils, and how dim, nay, blind, thou art in preventing them.

Unlawful desires are punished after the effect of enjoying; but impossible desires are punished in the desire itself.

Contentions for trifles can get but a trifling victory.

Remember that in all miseries lamenting becomes fools, and action, wise folk.