It is difficult to bring people to goodness with lessons, but it is easy to do so by example.

Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others.

The man who has learned to triumph over sorrow wears his miseries as though they were sacred fillets upon his brow; and nothing is so entirely admirable as a man bravely wretched.

Let us fight the battle-retreat from the things that attract us and rouse ourselves to meet the things that actually attack us.

Fidelity purchased with money, money can destroy.

He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.