Life without the courage for death is slavery.

Wisdom teaches us to do, as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a colour.

A man afraid of death will never play the part of a live man.

Nothing is so contemptible as the sentiments of the mob.

What a great blessing is a friend with a heart so trusty you may safely bury all your secrets in it.

The pleasures of the palate deal with us like Egyptian thieves who strangle those whom they embrace.

Our plans miscarry because they have no aim.