He who looks for advantage out of friendship strips it all of its nobility.
A man can refrain from wanting what he has not and cheerfully make the best of a bird in the hand.
Courage is a scorner of things which inspire fear.
There is nothing so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness is it in expecting evil before it arrives?
Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for no wind is the right wind.
What is the proper limit for wealth? It is first to have what is necessary and second to have what is enough.
The conditions of conquest are always easy. We have but to toil awhile endure awhile believe always and never turn back.
No man can live happily who regards himself alone who turns everything to his own advantage. Thou must live for another if thou wishest to live for thyself.
He who receives a benefit with gratitude repays the first installment on his debt.
No evil is without its compensation ... it is not the loss itself but the estimate of the loss that troubles us.