No man of high and generous spirit is ever willing to indulge in flattery; the good may feel affection for others, but will not flatter them.

Any change of government which has to be introduced should be one which men, starting from their existing constitutions, will be both willing and able to adopt, since there is quite as much trouble in the reformation of an old constitution as in the establishment of a new one, just as to unlearn is as hard as to learn.

The state comes into existence for the sake of life and continues to exist for the sake of good life.

Everyone honors the wise.

Philosophy is the science which considers truth.

Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of reference.

Fate of empires depends on the education of youth