For there is no virtue, the honour and credit for which procures a man more odium from the elite than that of justice; and this, because more than any other, it acquires a man power and authority among the common people. For they only honour the valiant and admire the wise, while in addition they also love just men, and put entire trust and confidence in them.

Character is simply habit long continued.

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

When another is asked a question, take special care not to interrupt to answer it yourself.

But the Lacedaemonians, who make it their first principle of action to serve their country's interest, know not any thing to be just or unjust by any measure but that.

Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly.