If it were not for the Belly, the Back might wear Gold.
If you wouldn't live long, live well; for folly and wickedness shorten life.
If thou hast wit and learning, add to it wisdom and modesty.
He who is in love with himself has no rivals.
Indeed the general natural Tendency of Reading good History, must be, to fix in the Minds of Youth deep Impressions of the Beauty and Usefulness of Virtue of all Kinds, Publick Spirit, Fortitude.
Without justice, courage is weak.