The evil implanted in man by nature spreads so imperceptibly, when the habit of wrong-doing is unchecked, that he himself can set no limit to his shamelessness.

Apollo, sacred guard of earth's true core, Whence first came frenzied, wild prophetic word.

If you would abolish covetousness, you must abolish its mother, profusion.

Fire and water are not of more universal use than friendship.

For my own part, I had rather be old only a short time than be old before I really am so.

The great theatre for virtue is conscience.

Man's best support is a very dear friend.