For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.

Neither a life of anarchy nor one beneath a despot should you praise. to all that lies in the middle a god has given excellence.

Know not to revere human things too much.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Whoever is new to power is always harsh.

It is best for the wise man not to seem wise.

There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.

Memory is the mother of all wisdom.

God lends a helping hand to the man who tries hard.

It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.