Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope.

In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. The young they keep out of mischief; to the old they are a comfort and aid in their weakness, and those in the prime of life they incite to noble deeds.

The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.

Change in all things is sweet.

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

The virtue of justice consists in moderation, as regulated by wisdom.

Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence; for these wish well alike to each other qua good, and they are good in themselves.

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.

Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life.

Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.