Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.

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.

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

It is a law of human nature that in victory even the coward may boast of his prowess, while defeat injures the reputation even of the brave.

The fact that the stars predict high or low rank for the father of the person whose horoscope is taken, teaches that they do not always make things happen but sometimes only indicate things. For how could things which preceded the birth depend upon the birth?

Of the bodies in the cosmos, some imitate mind and move in orbits; some imitate soul and move in a straight line, fire and air upward, earth and water downward.

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