To the eye of enmity virtue appears the ugliest blemish.
Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.