Forgetfulness transforms every occurrence into a non-occurrence.

The superstitious man wishes he did not believe in gods, as the atheist does not, but fears to disbelieve in them.

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

Let us carefully observe those good qualities wherein our enemies excel us; and endeavor to excel them, by avoiding what is faulty, and imitating what is excellent in them.

Friendship requires a steady, constant, and unchangeable character, a person that is uniform in his intimacy.

What can they suffer that do not fear to die?

There are two sentences inscribed upon the Ancient oracle... "Know thyself" and "Nothing too much"; and upon these all other precepts depend.