The voice of the people has about it something divine: for how otherwise can so many heads agree together as one?

The less people speak of their greatness, the more we think of it.

Be not penny-wise. Riches have wings. Sometimes they fly away of themselves, and sometimes they must be set flying to bring in more.

All of our actions take their hue from the complexion of the heart, as landscapes their variety from light.

Hurl your calumnies boldly; something is sure to stick.

When any of the four pillars of government-religion, justice, counsel, and treasure-are mainly shaken or weakened, men had need to pray for fair weather.

Do not wonder if the common people speak more truly than those above them: they speak more safely.