"The high-minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think."

"He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god."

"He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader."

"The female is also more given to melancholy and more despondent, and more apt to be sad."

"The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain."