The greater a man is in power above others, the more he ought to excel them in virtue. None ought to govern who is not better than the governed.
What greater evil could you wish a miser, than long life?
A good opportunity is seldom presented, and is easily lost.
Speech is the mirror of the soul.
A pleasant traveling companion on a journey is as good as a carriage. Each day is the scholar of yesterday.
Admonish your friends privately, but praise them openly.