Among intellectual pursuits, one of the most useful is the recording of past events.
The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.
Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
A good man prefers to suffer rather than overcome injustice with evil.
All persons who are enthusiastic that they should transcend the other animals ought to strive with the utmost effort not to pass through a life of silence, like cattle, which nature has fashioned to be prone and obedient to their stomachs.