If a man be endowed with a generous mind, this is the best kind of nobility.

If there is no contradictory impression, there is nothing to awaken reflection

The more the pleasures of the body fade away, the greater to me is the pleasure and charm of conversation.

Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.

In order to be a good soldier it is necessary to know how to dance.

Let every man remind their descendants that they also are soldiers who must not desert the ranks of their ancestors, or from cowardice fall behind.

Wherever it has been established that it is shameful to be involved with sexual relationships with men, that is due to evil on the part of the rulers, and to cowardice on the part of the governed.