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.
God gives sleep to the bad, in order that the good may be undisturbed.
If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place.
Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.
Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.