When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.

A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.

Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.

Haste is blind and improvident.

This above all makes history useful and desirable; it unfolds before our eyes a glorious record of exemplary actions.

Friendships ought to be immortal, hostilities mortal.

Adversity reminds men of religion.