Death falls heavily on that man who, known too well to others, dies in ignorance of himself.
We should live as if we were in public view, and think, too, as if someone could peer into the inmost recesses of our hearts-which someone can!
The most happy ought to wish for death.
Straightforwardness and simplicity are in keeping with goodness.
Nature does not bestow virtue; to be good is an art.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.