A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.
A certain peace is better and safer than a victory in prospect; the former is at your own disposal, the latter depends upon the gods.
Truth is often eclipsed but never extinguished.
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
Men are only clever at shifting blame from their own shoulders to those of others.
Wit is the flower of the imagination.