A good conscience fears no witness, but a guilty conscience is solicitous even in solitude. If we do nothing but what is honest, let all the world know it. But if otherwise, what does it signify to have nobody else know it, so long as I know it myself? Miserable is he who slights that witness.

Truths open to everyone, and the claims aren't all staked yet.

A good character is the only guarantee of everlasting, carefree happiness.

A foolishness is inflicted with a hatred of itself.

Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a voyage, or my house when I propose to take a residence, so shall I choose my death when I am about to depart from life.

The arts are the servant; wisdom its master.

Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.