All cruelty springs from weakness.

An unpopular rule is never long maintained.

Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.

As was his language so was his life.

Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.

Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance.

Delay not; swift the flight of fortune's greatest favours.

Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed.

Fate rules the affairs of mankind with no recognizable order.

Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.