In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than in giving health to men.

Death is dreadful to the man whose all is extinguished with his life; but not to him whose glory never can die.

The celestial order and the beauty of the universe compel me to admit that there is some excellent and eternal Being, who deserves the respect and homage of men

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.

Hatred is settled anger.

The roots of knowledge are bitter, but its fruit are sweet.

Inability to tell good from evil is the greatest worry of man's life.