He has committed the crime who profits by it.

He who does not want to die should not want to live. For life is tendered to us with the proviso of death. Life is the way to this destination.

When one has lost a friend one's eyes should be neither dry nor streaming. Tears, yes, there should be, but not lamentation.

You learn to know a pilot in a storm.

Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.

He who has made a fair compact with poverty is rich.

We often want one thing and pray for another, not telling the truth even to the gods.