But if you should take the bond of goodwill out of the universe no house or city could stand, nor would even the tillage of the fields abide. If that statement is not clear, then you may understand how great is the power of friendship and of concord from a consideration of the results of enmity and disagreement. For what house is so strong, or what state so enduring that it cannot be utterly overthrown by animosities and division?

That which is usually called dotage is not the weak point of all old men, but only of such as are distinguished by their levity.

Man's best support is a very dear friend.

Justice is the crowning glory of the virtues.

I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what I do not know.

Hatred is settled anger.

No one is so old that he does not think he could live another year.