A true friend is a sort of second self.

The authors who affect contempt for a name in the world put their names to the books which they invite the world to read.

People don't know the value of what they have until it is gone: Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs than freedom never endangered.... Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude. Don't wait till freedom is gone before you enjoy, value, support, protect and make the most of it!

It is a true saying that 'one falsehood easily leads to another.'

It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.

Let a man practice the profession which he best knows.

Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.