Men practice war; beasts do not.
Let us cherish and love old age; for it is full of pleasure, if you know how to use it. The best morsel is reserved for last.
If you don't know, ask. You will be a fool for the moment, but a wise man for the rest of your life.
Fortune dreads the brave, and is only terrible to the coward.
If you wish another to keep your secret, first keep it to yourself.
True praise comes often even to the lowly; false praise only to the strong.