When you see a man in distress, recognize him as a fellow man.

What is more insane than to vent on senseless things the anger that is felt towards men?

That comes too late that comes for the asking.

If you are bent on assuming a pose and never reveal yourself to anyone frankly, in the fashion of many who live a false life that is all made up for show; for it is torturous to be constantly watching oneself and be fearful of being caught out of our usual role. And we are never free from concern if we think that every time anyone looks at us he is always taking-our measure; for many things happen that strip off our pretence against our will, and, though all this attention to self is successful, yet the life of those who live under a mask cannot be happy and without anxiety.

Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others.

The part of life which we really live is short.

Philosophy does not regard pedigree, she received Plato not as a noble, but she made him one.