Watch over yourself. Be your own accuser, then your judge; ask yourself grace sometimes, and, if there is need, impose upon yourself some pain.
It is the sign of a weak mind to be unable to bear wealth.
Time discovers truth.
Beauty is such a fleeting blossom, how can wisdom rely upon its momentary delight?
A crowd of fellow-sufferers is a miserable kind of comfort.
Philosophy is good advice, and no one gives good advice at the top of his lungs.