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.

Who timidly requests invites refusal.

Consider, when you are enraged at any one, what you would probably think if he should die during the dispute.

Men can be divided into 2 groups: one that goes ahead and achieves something, and one that comes after and criticizes.

How great would be our peril if our slaves began to number us!

Unjust rule does not last forever.

Speech devoted to truth should be straightforward and plain