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.

To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.

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

Learning is a kind of natural food for the mind.

It is a great thing to know your vices.

There is no place more delightful than home.

Great is the power of habit. It teaches us to bear fatigue and to despise wounds and pain.