An unjust peace is better than a just war.
What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might.
What is impossible by the nature of things is not confirmed by any law.
Friendship is the only point in human affairs concerning the benefit of which all, with one voice, agree.
We are bound by the law, so that we may be free.
This is our special duty, that if anyone specially needs our help, we should give him such help to the utmost of our power.