Reading was the only amusement I allowed myself
Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?
Nothing is more important for the public wealth than to form and train youth in wisdom and virtue. Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom.
If you want a thing done - go. If not - send.
Wish not so much to live long as to live well.
Rules too soft are seldomly followed; rules too harsh are seldomly executed.