在逆境中，宝贵的朋友比金钱更有价值；在顺境中，高尚的朋友比财富更珍贵。我们寻找朋友出于必需，在逆境中，而在顺境中，我们追求高尚。

了解美德是不够的，我们还必须努力培养它、应用它或采取各种方法，使自己成为一个善良的人。

德行可以分为两种：一种是智慧的德，一种是行为的德。前者来自学习，后者来自实践。

当一个人达到完美时，他是一切动物中的楷模；但如果他自私地拒绝法律和正义，他就变成了所有禽类中最恶劣的一员。他不仅在动物界里是最不神圣、最野蛮的存在。

过度运动和过度放纵都会对体力造成相同程度的损害；过量饮食和极端节食也会对健康造成相似的伤害，只有适度能促进、增强和保持体力的健康。

人类，在其完美状态下，是一切生物中的佼佼者，但当他与法律与正义隔绝时，他便成为了所有禽兽中最坏之物——无论是在动物界还是人类社会都如此。在这方面，他甚至超越了其他任何生物，都无法被视作神圣或文明之物。他只不过是一个野蛮人，不值得尊敬，也不配拥有任何权利。

情感包括欲望、愤怒、恐惧、自信、嫉妒、快乐以及友情恨意渴望好斗心怜悯，以及伴随着痛苦或快乐的一系列感情状态，这些情感构成了我们的生活基础，并且它们影响着我们每个人的决策和行动方式。

習慣实际上已经成为天性的一部分。事实上，习惯有些像天性，因为“经常”与“总是”的差别并不大。天性属于“总是”的范畴，而习惯则属于“经常”的范畴。这一点表明了习惯如何逐渐成为我们内心深处不可动摇的一部分，就像天性的存在一样不可改变。

9., habit is a part of nature, because the difference between "often" and "always" is not great; nature belongs to the category of "always," while habit belongs to the category of "often." This shows how habits gradually become an indispensable part of our being, just like natural instincts.

10., serious people imitate the actions of noble people, while frivolous people imitate those who are base.

11., Life offers many opportunities for change and fortune can turn on a dime; when we are at our highest point, misfortune often strikes us with its full force.

12., A mediator must rely on equity as his standard, and a judge must rely on law as his guide.

13., Happiness is the ultimate good.

14., The use of dogs far surpasses that of sleeping lions.

15., Education should be regulated by law and made a matter for the state.

16., The value of life lies not in mere existence but in awakening to and thinking about it — in realizing one's own potentialities and making oneself what one was meant to be — rather than merely continuing to exist without purpose or direction

17,, Events originate from...

18,, Man is by nature social

19,, Justice is the virtue that rewards those who act fairly

20,, Happiness belongs only to those who have reached their fulfillment

21.. My love for my teacher exceeds my love for truth itself!

22.. Affection is a prerequisite for friendship but cannot be confused with it

23.. I am considered wise by others but know that I am ignorant about everything!

24.. In science, progress without moral growth means retrogression

25.. Beauty's charm extends over all ages

26.. Knowledge prepares old age

27.. The value of human life lies in awareness & thoughtfulness rather than mere survival

28,. When you're unable even drink water due to choking up then what other beverage could help you swallow?

29,. A person's dignity does not lie in obtaining honors but in being truly worthy thereof

30,. Pity arises from seeing someone else suffer; fear arises from seeing someone else similar suffering as ourselves

31,. Humility towards superiors is proper decorum; humility towards equals is benevolence; humility towards inferiors becomes magnanimity; humility before everyone ensures safety

32,, Those gifted with wisdom seek out knowledge which they believe will lead them toward action leading most beneficially toward humanity's well-being

33,, Human beings are naturally social creatures

34,,,, Beauty shines through simplicity

35,,,, Birds flock together where they share feathers

36,,,, Equality means no poor man taking advantage off rich men

37,,,, Suffering produces bitter fruit yet sweet results

38,,,, Accuracy forms foundation upon which elegant language stands

39,,,,,,,, Genius finds refuge under madness' wings

40,,, Courage resides between confidence & fear

41,,, Talent inevitably aligns itself with insanity

42,,, Learning reflects human nature

43,,,, Memory births intelligence

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