Politeness smooths wrinkles.
The sound of the drum drives out thought; for that very reason it is the most military of instruments.
Justice is the truth in action.
National literature begins with fables and ends with novels.
Living requires but little life; doing requires much.
The passions should be purged; all may become innocent if they are well directed and moderated. Even hatred maybe a commendable feeling when it is caused by a lively love of good. Whatever makes the passions pure, makes them stronger, more durable, and more enjoyable.