To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.

For as the law is set over the magistrate, even so are the magistrates set over the people. And therefore, it may be truly said, "that the magistrate is a speaking law, and the law is a silent magistrate.

A careful physician . . . before he attempts to administer a remedy to his patient, must investigate not only the malady of the man he wishes to cure, but also his habits when in health, and his physical constitution.

It shows a brave and resolute spirit not to be agitated in exciting circumstances.

Vivere est cogitare. (To think is to live)

Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?

Great is the power of habit. It teaches us to bear fatigue and to despise wounds and pain.