So it may well be believed that when I found him taking a complete holiday, with a vast supply of books at command, he had the air of indulging in a literary debauch, if the term may be applied to so honorable an occupation.

The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured.

Dogs wait for us faithfully.

Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak.

Even while Jerusalem was standing and the Jews were at peace with us, the practice of their sacred rites was at variance with the glory of our empire, the dignity of our name, the customs of our ancestors.

Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.

Superstition is an unreasoning fear of God.