We should live as if we were in public view, and think, too, as if someone could peer into the inmost recesses of our hearts-which someone can!

Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others.

That comes too late that comes for the asking.

The hour which gives us life begins to take it away.

In a moment the ashes are made, but a forest is a long time growing.

Ignorance is the cause of fear.

If you expect the wise man to be as angry as the baseness of crimes requires, then he must not only be angry but go insane.