The hours pass and the days and the months and the years, and the past time never returns.

Yield, ye arms, to the toga; to civic praise, ye laurels.

It is necessary for a Senator to be thoroughly acquainted with the constitution; and this is a knowledge of the most extensive nature; a matter of science, of diligence, of reflection, without which no Senator can possibly be fit for his office.

Be a pattern to others and then all will go well.

Nothing is difficult in the eyes of a lover.

Persistence in a single view has never been regarded as a merit in political leaders.

A life of peace, purity and refinement leads to a calm and untroubled old age.