When the wise man opens his mouth, the beauties of his soul present themselves to the view, like the statues in a temple.
Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.
No man is free who cannot control himself.
Wealth is a weak anchor, and glory cannot support a man; this is the law of God, that virtue only is firm, and cannot be shaken by a tempest.
Before all, be real. Only the truth gives to the word the Orpheus' Lyre power.
Do not even think of doing what ought not to be done.