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

The glory of wealth and of beauty is fleeting and frail; virtue is illustrious and everlasting.

To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest bond of friendship.

But the case has proved that to be true which Appius says in his songs, that each man is the maker of his own fate.

For harmony makes small states great, while discord undermines the mightiest empires.

All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.

By union the smallest states thrive. By discord the greatest are destroyed.