If we are forced, at every hour, to watch or listen to horrible events, this constant stream of ghastly impressions will deprive even the most delicate among us of all respect for humanity.
It shows a brave and resolute spirit not to be agitated in exciting circumstances.
Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.
For a courageous man cannot die dishonorably, a man who has attained the consulship cannot die before his time, a philosopher cannot die wretchedly.