O wretched man, wretched not just because of what you are, but also because you do not know how wretched you are!

Reason should direct, and appetite obey.

People don't know the value of what they have until it is gone: Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs than freedom never endangered.... Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude. Don't wait till freedom is gone before you enjoy, value, support, protect and make the most of it!

Most happy is he who is entirely self-reliant, and who centers all his requirements in himself alone.

We should never so entirely avoid danger as to appear irresolute and cowardly; but, at the same time, we should avoid unnecessarily exposing ourselves to danger, than which nothing can be more foolish.

Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to continue always a child.

Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by praise.