History is indeed the witness of the times, the light of truth.
It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor.
To give and receive advice - the former with freedom, and yet without bitterness, the latter with patience and without irritation - is peculiarly appropriate to geniune friendship.
Those who do not know history will forever remain children
The great theatre for virtue is conscience.
Thus nature has no love for solitude, and always leans, as it were, on some support; and the sweetest support is found in the most intimate friendship.