I have good hope that there is something remaining for the dead.

False language, evil in itself, infects the soul with evil.

Regard your good name as the richest jewel you can possibly be possessed of - for credit is like fire; when once you have kindled it you may easily preserve it, but if you once extinguish it, you will find it an arduous task to rekindle it again. The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

Why should we pay so much attention to what the majority thinks?

There is no greater magnificence than to defeat oneself. That is the magnificence.

It is best and easiest not to discredit others but to prepare oneself to be as good as possible.

Wealth does not bring about excellence (aka areté), but excellence (aka areté) brings about wealth and all other public and private blessings for men.