Were it only to learn benevolence to humankind, we should be merciful to other creatures.
The ripeness of adolescence is prodigal in pleasures, skittish, and in need of a bridle.
Those who aim at great deeds must also suffer greatly.
The soul of man... is a portion or a copy of the soul of the Universe and is joined together on principles and in proportions corresponding to those which govern the Universe.
Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.
The conduct of a wise politician is ever suited to the present posture of affairs. Often by foregoing a part he saves the whole, and by yielding in a small matter secures a greater.