It is to the interest of the commonwealth of mankind that there should be someone who is unconquered, someone against whom fortune has no power.

He is greedy of life who is not willing to die when the world is perishing around him.

How great would be our peril if our slaves began to number us!

Its harder for people to seek retirement from themselves than from the law

That day which you fear as being the end of all things is the birthday of your eternity.

As for old age, embrace and love it. It abounds with pleasure if you know how to use it. The gradually declining years are among the sweetest in a man's life, and I maintain that, even when they have reached the extreme limit, they have their pleasure still.

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.