Leisure consists in all those virtuous activities by which a man grows morally, intellectually, and spiritually. It is that which makes a life worth living.

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

Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.

Orators are most vehement when they have the weakest cause, as men get on horseback when they cannot walk.

For as the law is set over the magistrate, even so are the magistrates set over the people. And therefore, it may be truly said, "that the magistrate is a speaking law, and the law is a silent magistrate.

What is becoming is honest, and whatever is honest must always be becoming.

The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action.