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

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

The best interpreter of the law is custom.

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.

Care should be taken that the punishment does not exceed the guilt; and also that some men do not suffer for offenses for which others are not even indicted.

The office of liberality consisteth in giving with judgment.

All great men are partially inspired.