If a man could mount to Heaven and survey the mighty universe, his admiration of its beauties would be much diminished unless he had someone to share in his pleasure.

The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

Anyone may fairly seek his own advantage, but no one has a right to do so at another's expense.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

No one dies too soon who has finished the course of perfect virtue.

The safety of the people shall be the highest law.