A healer of others, himself diseased.

The human heart becomes softened by hearing of instances of gentleness and consideration.

The new king [Alexander the Great] should perform acts so important and glorious as would make the poets and musicians of future ages labour and sweat to describe and celebrate him.

To do an evil action is base; to do a good action without incurring danger is common enough; but it is the part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risks every thing.

Someone praising a man for his foolhardy bravery, Cato, the elder, said, ''There is a wide difference between true courage and a mere contempt of life.

Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly.

Apothegms are the most infallible mirror to represent a man truly what he is.