So long as he was personally present, [Alcibiades] had the perfect mastery of his political adversaries; calumny only succeeded in his absence.
Lying is a most disgraceful vice; it first despises God, and then fears men.
Those are greedy of praise prove that they are poor in merit.
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
Neither blame or praise yourself.
When another is asked a question, take special care not to interrupt to answer it yourself.