Full of men, vacant of friends.

He who would arrive at the appointed end must follow a single road and not wander through many ways.

To lose a friend is the greatest of all evils, but endeavour rather to rejoice that you possessed him than to mourn his loss.

He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the afflicted, denies it.

There is more heroism in self-denial than in deeds of arms.

Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.

Success consecrates the most offensive crimes.