Some men make a womanish complaint that it is a great misfortune to die before our time. I would ask what time? Is it that of Nature? But she, indeed, has lent us life, as we do a sum of money, only no certain day is fixed for payment. What reason then to complain if she demands it at pleasure, since it was on this condition that you received it.

If we are forced, at every hour, to watch or listen to horrible events, this constant stream of ghastly impressions will deprive even the most delicate among us of all respect for humanity.

For surely to be wise is the most desirable thing in all the world.

No one sees what is before his feet: they scan the tracks of heaven.

Crimes are not to be measured by the issue of events, but by the bad intentions of men.

Generosity should never exceed ability.

No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the semblance of courtesy.