My cares and my inquiries are for decency and truth, and in this I am wholly occupied.

It is right for him who asks forgiveness for his offenses to grant it to others.

Our sires' age was worse than our grandsires'. We their sons are more worthless than they: so in our turn we shall give the world a progeny yet more corrupt.

Blend a little folly with thy worldly plans: it is delightful to give loose on a proper occasion.

Enjoy the present day, as distrusting that which is to follow.

She - philosophy is equally helpful to the rich and poor: neglect her, and she equally harms the young and old.

Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.