When one has lost a friend one's eyes should be neither dry nor streaming. Tears, yes, there should be, but not lamentation.

To rule yourself is the ultimate power

The deferring of anger is the best antidote to anger.

Not to feel one's misfortunes is not human, not to bear them is not manly.

Just where death is expecting you is something we cannot know; so, for your part, expect him everywhere.

Delay not; swift the flight of fortune's greatest favours.

Our plans miscarry because they have no aim.