The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Good fortune and a good disposition are rarely given to the same man.

There is nothing man will not attempt when great enterprises hold out the promise of great rewards.

All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.

It is better that a guilty man should not be brought to trial than that he should be acquitted.

Resistance to criminal rashness comes better late than never.