Melancholy men, of all others, are the most witty.

Liars when they speak the truth are not believed.

It is of the nature of desire not to be satisfied, and most men live only for the gratification of it.

Friendship is a thing most necessary to life, since without friends no one would choose to live, though possessed of all other advantages.

Find the good. Seek the Unity. Ignore the divisions among us.

Life is full of chances and changes, and the most prosperous of men may in the evening of his days meet with great misfortunes.

Every man should be responsible to others, nor should any one be allowed to do just as he pleases; for where absolute freedom is allowed, there is nothing to restrain the evil which is inherent in every man.