The first bond of society is the marriage tie; the next our children; then the whole family of our house, and all things in common.

Do not hold the delusion that your advancement is accomplished by crushing others.

An agreement of rash men (a conspiracy).

For my own part, I had rather be old only a short time than be old before I really am so.

Nothing is so great an adversary to those who make it their business to please as expectation.

Every generous action loves the public view; yet no theatre for virtue is equal to a consciousness of it.

Constant practice devoted to one subject often outdoes both intelligence and skill. - Assiduus usus uni rei deditus et ingenium et artem saepe vincit