As far as the stars are from the earth, and as different as fire is from water, so much do self-interest and integrity differ.

There stands the shadow of a glorious name.

By boldness great fears are cancealed.

Nobody ever chooses the already unfortunate as objects of his loyal friendship.

As far as the earth is from the stars, and fire from the sea, so is the useful from the right. Power over men perishes completely if justice begins to be observed, and respect for individual rights overcomes strongholds.

The prosperous man does not know whether he is loved.

Not a stone but has its history.