As many servants so many enemies.

The path of precept is long, that of example short and effectual.

Philosophy is good advice, and no one gives good advice at the top of his lungs.

As fate is inexorable, and not to be moved either with tears or reproaches, an excess of sorrow is as foolish as profuse laughter; while, on the other hand, not to mourn at all is insensibility.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

The deep waters of time will flow over us: only a few men of genius will lift a head above the surface, and though doomed eventually to pass into the same silence, will fight against oblivion and for a long time hold their own.

Fear drives the wretched to prayer