The fact speak for themselves.

The man who is in the highest state of prosperity, and who thinks his fortune is most secure, knows not if it will remain unchanged till the evening.

It is the natural disposition of all men to listen with pleasure to abuse and slander of their neighbour, and to hear with impatience those who utter praises of themselves.

You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit.

Good fortune is the greatest of blessings, but good counsel comes next, and the lack of it destroys the other also.

The best protection for the people is not necessarily to believe everything people tell them.

Excessive dealings with tyrants are not good for the security of free states.