A stranger, if just, is not only to be preferred before a countryman, but a kinsman.

Astonishing! Everything is intelligent!

No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself.

Anger begins in folly, and ends in repentance.

Respect gods before demigods, heroes before men, and first among men your parents; but respect yourself most of all.

Truth is to be sought with a mind purified from the passions of the body. Having overcome evil things, thou shalt experience the union of the union mortal divinity with the mortal man.

Allow not sleep to close your eyes before three times reflecting on Your actions of the day. What deeds Done well, what not, what left undone?