While all other things are uncertain, evanescent, and ephemeral, virtue alone is fixed with deep roots; it can neither be overthrown by any violence or moved from its place.

I know that it is likely that as worship of the gods declines, faith between men and all human society will disappear, as well as that most excellent of all virtues, which is justice.

The beginnings of all things are small.

Generosity should never exceed ability.

We learn nothing from history except that we learn nothing from history.

No one has leave to sin.

The first duty of man is the seeking after and the investigation of truth.