In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred.

Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that having heroes, fails to remember and honor them.

Exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early strength even in old age.

In anger nothing right nor judicious can be done.

There is no life without friendship

There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are united in their objects and wishes.

Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the soul bears the body, so God endures the world. Just as the soul sees but is not seen, so God sees but is not seen. Just as the soul feeds the body, so God gives food to the world.