Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.

What a wonderful thing it is to have a good friend. He identifies your innermost desires, and spares you the embarrassment of disclosing them to him yourself.

Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.

Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.

People must help one another; it is nature's law.

Patience and perseverance at lengthAccomplish more than anger or brute strength.

Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.