The contemplation of celestial things will make a man both speak and think more sublimely and magnificently when he descends to human affairs.
In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.
Reason should direct, and appetite obey.
No well-informed person has declared a change of opinion to be inconstancy.
Fire and water are not of more universal use than friendship.
To those who are engaged in commercial dealings, justice is indispensable for the conduct of business.