We tolerate without rebuke the vices with which we have grown familiar.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of our reputation.
There are men steady and wise whose body, words and mind are self-controlled. They are the men of supreme self-control.
When you confer a benefit on those worthy of it, you confer a favor on all.
Bad nature never lacks an instructor.
I have often regretted having spoken, never having kept silent.