It is necessary for a Senator to be thoroughly acquainted with the constitution; and this is a knowledge of the most extensive nature; a matter of science, of diligence, of reflection, without which no Senator can possibly be fit for his office.

Friendship is the only point in human affairs concerning the benefit of which all, with one voice, agree.

The nobler a man, the harder it is for him to suspect inferiority in others.

Calamus fortior gladio.

The higher our position the more modestly we should behave.

We all are imbued with the love of praise.

Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that having heroes, fails to remember and honor them.