Shall I tell you what philosophy holds out to humanity? Counsel...You are called in to help the unhappy.
Men love their country, not because it is great, but because it is their own.
A dwarf is small even if he stands on a mountain; a colossus keeps his height, even if he stands in a well.
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable position.
An unpopular rule is never long maintained.
In the meantime, cling tooth and nail to the following rule: not to give in to adversity, not to trust prosperity, and always take full note of fortune's habit of behaving just as she pleases.