There is no evil that does not offer inducements. Vices tempt you by the rewards which they offer.

What should a wise person do when given a blow? Same as Cato when he was attacked; not fire up or revenge the insult., or even return the blow, but simply ignore it.

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

So called pleasures, when they go beyond a certain limit, are but punishments.

We should have a bond of sympathy for all sentient beings, knowing that only the depraved and base take pleasure in the sight of blood and suffering.

He is most powerful who governs himself.

Reasons for anxiety will never be lacking, whether born of prosperity or of wretchedness; life pushes on in a succession of engrossments. We shall always pray for leisure.