The man who is just and resolute will not be moved from his settled purpose, either by the misdirected rage of his fellow citizens, or by the threats of an imperious tryant.

He who is always in a hurry to be wealthy and immersed in the study of augmenting his fortune has lost the arms of reason and deserted the post of virtue.

When we try to avoid one fault, we are led to the opposite, unless we be very careful.

Consider well what your strength is equal to, and what exceeds your ability.

Often you must turn your stylus to erase, if you hope to write anything worth a second reading.

Poets wish to profit or to please.

Luck cannot change birth.