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

The impulse which directs to right conduct, and deters from crime, is not only older than the ages of nations and cities, but coeval with that Divine Being who sees and rules both heaven and earth.

In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.

Every man should bear his own grievances rather than detract from the comforts of another.

It is as hard for the good to suspect evil, as it is for the bad to suspect good.

Pardon is granted to necessity.

Men resemble the gods in nothing so much as in doing good to their fellow creatures.