Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.
Let a man use great reverence and manners to himself.
Choose always the way that seems the best, however rough it may be; custom will soon render it easy and agreeable.
Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.
A stranger, if just, is not only to be preferred before a countryman, but a kinsman.
Respect gods before demigods, heroes before men, and first among men your parents; but respect yourself most of all.