Let our reason, and not our senses, be the rule of our conduct; for reason will teach us to think wisely, to speak prudently, and to behave worthily.

Guide the people by law, subdue them by punishment; they may shun crime, but will be void of shame. Guide them by example, subdue them by courtesy; they will learn shame, and come to be good.

That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.

The main object of conciliation lies in reaching a solution to a case based upon morals and with a warm heart.

Listen widely to remove your doubts and be careful when speaking about the rest and your mistakes will be few. See much and get rid of what is dangerous and be careful in acting on the rest and your causes for regret will be few. Speaking without fault, acting without causing regret: 'upgrading' consists in this.

The injury of prodigality leads to this, that he who will not economize will have to agonize.

A man who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake.