The reason the Romans built their great paved highways was because they had such inconvenient footwear.

Love of reading enables a man to exchange the weary hours, which come to every one, for hours of delight.

When a government lasts a long while, it deteriorates by insensible degrees. Republics end through luxury, monarchies through poverty.

When one wants to change manners and customs, one should not do so by changing the laws.

The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed.

Europe is a state with several provinces

Vitam Impendere Vero (I consecrate my life to truth).