Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible

The fame which is based on wealth or beauty is a frail and fleeting thing; but virtue shines for ages with undiminished lustre.

Souls are punished when they have gone forth from the body, some wandering among us, some going to hot or cold places of the earth, some harassed by spirits. Under all circumstances they suffer with the irrational part of their nature, with which they also sinned. For its sake there subsists that shadowy body which is seen about graves, especially the graves of evil livers.

Necessity makes even the timid brave.

In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice of virtue, right conduct from habitual has become natural.

Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure.

In victory even the cowardly like to boast, while in adverse times even the brave are discredited.