Every man's friend is no man's friend.

It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.

Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.

The mansion should not be graced by its master, the master should grace the mansion.

There is nothing which wings its flight so swiftly as calumny, nothing is uttered with more ease; nothing is listened to with more readiness, nothing disbursed more widely.

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

The divinity who rules within us, forbids us to leave this world without his command.