An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.
Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others.
Unjust dominion cannot be eternal.
I have withdrawn not only from men, but from affairs, especially my own affairs; I am working for later generations, writing down some ideas that may be of assistance to them.
Whoever has nothing to hope, let him despair of nothing.
Men love their vices and hate them at the same time.