Neither can embellishments of language be found without arrangement and expression of thoughts, nor can thoughts be made to shine without the light of language.

True glory takes root, and even spreads; all false pretences, like flowers, fall to the ground; nor can any counterfeit last long.

The injuries that befall us unexpectedly are less severe than those which are deliberately anticipated.

The wise man knows nothing if he cannot benefit from his wisdom. Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but also to be utilized.

The man who is always fortunate cannot easily have a great reverence for virtue.

Let the punishment be proportionate to the offense.

No obligation to do the impossible is binding.