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Memory is the repository of all things.

Remember that great sufferings end in death, weak ones give us moments of respite, and moderate ones we can master. Thus, if we can bear them, we bear them; if not, we leave life, since it gives us no joy, as we leave the theater.

The rulers are the law that speaks, and the law is the chorus of the silent rulers.

Honestly, what nonsense can be said that hasn't already been said by some philosopher!

Criminal desires are the ultimate unhappiness. It is less unfortunate not to get what you want than to get what you want criminally.

Habit is second nature.

It's nice to remember troubles after they've passed.

The dimensions of well-being are measured not in the amount of income, but in the habits and way of life.

Religion is all that determines care and reverence for a certain higher essence which is usually called divinity.

The object itself suggests the word.

Our witness is god, that is, our own consciousness.

Those who want to know what we think about everything are more curious than they need to be.

Honor is called that which glorifies the mouth of the world.

I will speak without asserting anything.

I'm not going to say anything specific.

I can't forget what I didn't want to remember.

Big beginnings don't even have to be thought of in advance.

Remembering atrocities is a weak support in old age.

There are two things that assert, defend and increase power: the army and money, and one without the other is inconceivable.

He who is convinced that he will receive everything, is not satisfied with half.

Everyone makes their own destiny with their own hands.

When he landed on the African shore, Caesar, getting off the ship, stumbled and interpreted this as a good sign, exclaiming: "Africa, you are in my hands!"

It is easier to find people who willingly go to death than those who patiently endure the pain.

Better to die on the spot than to live waiting for death.

People willingly trust the one they will believe.

No shadow of doubt must fall upon my wife.

It is not allowed to offend your guest.

Experience teaches us everything.

Victory depends on the heroism of the legions.