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.

We employ the mind to rule, the body to serve.

Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.

It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.

Advise well before you begin, and when you have maturely considered, then act with promptitude.

To have the same desires and the same aversion is assuredly a firm bond of friendship.

To someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful.