The things which we hold in our hands, which we see with our eyes, and which our avarice hugs, are transitory, they may be taken from us by ill luck or by violence; but a kindness lasts even after the loss of that by means of which it was bestowed; for it is a good deed, which no violence can undo.

The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.

Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power.

While crime is punished it yet increases.

The best cure for anger is delay.

Consider an enemy may become a friend.

No book can be so good, as to be profitable when negligently read.