The soul sins therefore because, while aiming at good, it makes mistakes about the good, because it is not primary essence. And we see many things done by the Gods to prevent it from making mistakes and to heal it when it has made them. Arts and sciences, curses and prayers, sacrifices and initiations, laws and constitutions, judgments and punishments, all came into existence for the sake of preventing souls from sinning; and when they are gone forth from the body, Gods and spirits of purification cleanse them of their sins.

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

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

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

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

The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.

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