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

In the very books in which philosophers bid us scorn fame, they inscribe their names

The life given us by nature is short, but the memory of a life well spent is eternal.

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive.

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.

His deeds do not agree with his words. [Lat., Facta ejus cum dictis discrepant.]