In all of us, even in good men, there is a lawless wild-beast nature, which peers out in sleep.

Remember what is unbecoming to do is also unbecoming to speak of.

In every sort of danger there are various ways of winning through, if one is ready to do and say anything whatever.

If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.

wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth and every other blessing, both to the individual and to the state

If what you want to tell me is neither True nor Good nor even Useful, why tell it to me at all

I have not sought during my life to amass wealth and to adorn my body, but I have sought to adorn my soul with the jewels of wisdom, patience, and above all with a love of liberty.