Whatever that be which thinks, understands, wills, and acts, it is something celestial and divine.

The leaders should all relate to this principle: the governed must be as happy as possible.

It is difficult to remember all, and ungracious to omit any.

Things perfected by nature are better than those finished by art.

There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are united in their objects and wishes.

When money is unreasonably coveted, it is a disease of the mind which is called avarice.

I never admire another's fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own.