"Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others so long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins t…"

"It is not the man who makes the most speeches that is to be feared, but the one who acts best."

"For if we are lovers of the beautiful, yet with economy, and lovers of wisdom, yet without softness, then we are unique."

"For to a man of spirit, the greatest disgrace is to be seen to be afraid."

"Having no need to go abroad for the enjoyment of our goods, we do not deprive others of theirs."