People do not die - they kill themselves.

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

When thou hast profited so much that thou respectest even thyself, thou mayst let go thy tutor.

Let us cherish and love old age; for it is full of pleasure, if you know how to use it. The best morsel is reserved for last.

A hungry people listens not to reason, not cares for justice, nor is bent by any prayers.

Whatever we give to the wretched, we lend to fortune.

Every one has time if he likes. Business runs after nobody: people cling to it of their own free will and think that to be busy is a proof of happiness.