Men practice war; beasts do not.
Before old age I took care to live well; in old age I take care to die well; but to die well is to die willingly.
The foundation of the true joy is in the conscience.
Shame may restrain what law does not prohibit.
The philosopher: he alone knows how to live for himself. He is the one, in fact, who knows the fundamental thing: how to live.
The chief bond of the soldier is his oath of allegiance and love for the flag.