Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love the truth.

Religion is neither a theology nor a theosophy; it is more than that, it is a discipline, a law, a yoke, an indissoluble engagement.

The supreme sway of chastity over the senses makes her queenly.

Be saving, but not at the cost of all liberality. Have the soul of a king and the hand of a wise economist.

Some superior minds are unrecognized because there is no standard by which to weigh them.

Chance generally favors the prudent.

Virtue is the health of the soul.