Justice makes the life of such as are in prosperity, power and authority the life of a god, and injustice turns it to that of a beast.

Forgetfulness transforms every occurrence into a non-occurrence.

For the mind does not require filling like a bottle, but rather, like wood, it only requires kindling to create in it an impulse to think independently and an ardent desire for the truth.

Neither blame or praise yourself.

We ought to give our friend pain if it will benefit him, but not to the extent of breaking off our friendship; but just as we make use of some biting medicine that will save and preserve the life of the patient. And so the friend, like a musician, in bringing about an improvement to what is good and expedient, sometimes slackens the chords, sometimes tightens them, and is often pleasant, but always useful.

Let a prince be guarded with soldiers, attended by councillors, and shut up in forts; yet if his thoughts disturb him, he is miserable.

The worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and cheerful heart.