Softly! Softly! I want none but the judges to hear me. The Jews have already gotten me into a fine mess, as they have many other gentleman. I have no desire to furnish further grist for their mills.

To live long it is necessary to live slowly.

Ability without honor is useless.

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

Time is the herald of truth.

The habit of arguing in support of atheism, whether it be done from conviction or in pretense, is a wicked and impious practice.

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