Genius begins beautiful works, but only labor finishes them.
The essence of life consists in thinking, and being conscious of one's soul.
The evening of life brings with it its lamps.
Politeness is the flower of humanity.
Reason is a bee, and exists only on what it makes; his usefulness takes the place of beauty.
Lenity is a part of justice; but she must not speak too loud for fear of waking justice.