The only people who cannot change are the most wise and the most stupid.
If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?
The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.
If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the punishment, but have no sense of shame.
A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.
Good is no hermit. It has ever neighbors.