The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure
The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
Conspicuous by his absence.