It is a common saying that many pecks of salt must be eaten before the duties of friendship can be discharged.

We should never so entirely avoid danger as to appear irresolute and cowardly; but, at the same time, we should avoid unnecessarily exposing ourselves to danger, than which nothing can be more foolish.

If the soul has food for study and learning, nothing is more delightful than an old age of leisure.

If wisdom be attainable, let us not only win but enjoy it.

The foundation of justice is good faith.

The home is the empire! There is no peace more delightful than one's own fireplace.

The name of peace is sweet and the thing itself good, but between peace and slavery there is the greatest difference.