For nothing is more commendable, nothing more becoming in a preeminently great man than courtesy and forbearance.

The more virtuous any man is, the less easily does he suspect others to be vicious.

The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured.

Religion is the pious worship of God.

There is no grief which time does not lessen and soften.

For just as some women are said to be handsome though without adornment, so this subtle manner of speech, though lacking in artificial graces, delights us.

When war is raging the laws are dumb.