The more laws, the less justice.

We forget our pleasures, we remember our sufferings.

We must conceive of this whole universe as one commonwealth of which both gods and men are members.

What an ugly beast the ape, and how like us.

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his children?

What is permissible is not always honorable.

What is thine is mine, and all mine is thine.

What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might.

What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk.