For the wise man, every day is a festival.

Whenever anything is spoken against you that is not true, do not pass by or despise it because it is false; but forthwith examine yourself, and consider what you have said or done that may administer a just occasion of reproof.

Of all the disorders in the soul, envy is the only one no one confesses to.

It is wise to be silent when occasion requires, and better than to speak, though never so well.

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.

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.

As soft wax is apt to take the stamp of the seal, so are the minds of young children to receive the instruction imprinted on them.