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.

The nobler a man, the harder it is for him to suspect inferiority in others.

Peace is so beneficial that the word itself is pleasant to hear.

As in the case of wines that improve with age, the oldest friendships ought to be the most delightful.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

There is no moment without some duty.

Every one is least known to himself, and it is very difficult for a man to know himself.