Nature never deceives us; it is we who deceive ourselves.

Our greatest evil flows from ourselves.

But remain the teacher of the young teachers. Advise and direct us, and we will be ready to learn. I will have need of you as long as I live.

Ah, that is a perfume in which I delight; when they roast coffee near my house, I hasten to open the door to take in all the aroma.

In a well governed state, there are few punishments, not because there are many pardons, but because criminals are rare; it is when a state is in decay that the multitude of crimes is a gaurantee of impunity.

Patience patience quotes is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

The only moral lesson which is suited for a child--the most important lesson for every time of life--is this: 'Never hurt anybody.