Just what is the civil law? What neither influence can affect, nor power break, nor money corrupt: were it to be suppressed or even merely ignored or inadequately observed, no one would feel safe about anything, whether his own possessions, the inheritance he expects from his father, or the bequests he makes to his children.

There is wickedness in the intention of wickedness, even though it be not perpetrated in the act.

There are two ways to resolve conflicts, through violence or through negotiation. Violence is for wild beasts, negotiation is for human beings.

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

No one could ever meet death for his country without the hope of immortality.

It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal.

Kindness is produced by kindness.