Good birth is a fine thing, but the merit is our ancestors.

The process may seem strange and yet it is very true. I did not so much gain the knowledge of things by the words, as words by the experience I had of things.

Among real friends there is no rivalry or jealousy of one another, but they are satisfied and contented alike whether they are equal or one of them is superior.

Neither blame or praise yourself.

A traveller at Sparta, standing long upon one leg, said to a Lacedaemonian, "I do not believe you can do as much." "True," said he, "but every goose can."

They fought indeed and were slain, but it was to maintain the luxury and the wealth of other men.

It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.