What-so-ever the mind has ordained for itself, it has achieved

That which is given with pride and ostentation is rather an ambition than a bounty.

The most miserable mortals are they that deliver themselves up to their palates, or to their lusts; the pleasure is short, and turns presently nauseous, and the end of it is either shame or repentance.

As for old age, embrace and love it. It abounds with pleasure if you know how to use it. The gradually declining years are among the sweetest in a man's life, and I maintain that, even when they have reached the extreme limit, they have their pleasure still.

The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of self-control.

Ignorance is the cause of fear.

The fortune of war is always doubtful.