To him who is afraid, everything rustles.
Pardon, and keep silent, for what is shameful for women must be concealed among women.
In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace.
Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death--what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered by empty hopes. No, a noble man must either live or die well.
Wisdom is the most important part of happiness.
A man who takes pleasure in speaking continuously fools himself in thinking he is not unpleasant to those around him.