The abode of God, too, is wherever is earth and sea and air, and sky and virtue. Why further do we seek the Gods of heaven? Whatever thou dost behold and whatever thou dost touch, that is Jupiter.

Poverty fled, she who gives birth to virile men.

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.

All go free when multitudes offend.

Let him leave the imperial court, who wishes to be virtuous. Virtue and absolute power cannot coexist.

Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.

An idle life always produces varied inclinations.