Man's best support is a very dear friend.

Friendship was given by nature to be an assistant to virtue, not a companion in vice.

What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his children?

If a man cannot feel the power of God when he looks upon the stars, then I doubt whether he is capable of any feeling at all.

That he who hath the loan of money has not repaid it, and he who has repaid has not the loan; but he who has acknowledged a kindness has it still, and he who has a feeling of it has requited it.

Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home

There is no castle so strong that it cannot be overthrown by money.