True wisdom consists in not departing from nature and in molding our conduct according to her laws and model.
The way is long if one follows precepts, but short... if one follows patterns.
Time discovers truth.
It is often better not to see an insult than to avenge it.
Choose as a guide one whom you will admire more when you see him act than when you hear him speak.
Most people fancy themselves innocent of those crimes of which they cannot be convicted.