Success consecrates the most offensive crimes.

The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself.

Whereas a prolonged life is not necessarily better, a prolonged death is necessarily worse.

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.

How much better to pursue a straight course and eventually reach that destination where the things that are pleasant are the things that are honorable finally become, for you, the same.

A good mind possesses a kingdom.

He who tenders doubtful safety to those in trouble refuses it.