I think it makes small difference to the dead, if they are buried in the tokens of luxury. All that is an empty glorification left for those who live.

Numbers are a fearful thing.

A wise fellow who is also worthless always charms the rabble.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Love distills desire upon the eyes, love brings bewitching grace into the heart.

The divine power moves with difficulty, but at the same time surely.

Silver and gold are not the only coin; virtue too passes current all over the world.