Man is neither by birth nor disposition a savage, nor of unsocial habits, but only becomes so by indulging in vices contrary to his nature.

A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.

The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education.

Note that the eating of flesh is not only physically against nature, but it also makes us spiritually coarse and gross by reason of satiety and surfeit.

Forgetfulness transforms every occurrence into a non-occurrence.

Were it only to learn benevolence to humankind, we should be merciful to other creatures.

For he who gives no fuel to fire puts it out, and likewise he who does not in the beginning nurse his wrath and does not puff himself up with anger takes precautions against it and destroys it.