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.

Rashness attends youth, as prudence does old age.

No sane man will dance.

To study philosophy is nothing but to prepare one’s self to die.

Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.

Peace is so beneficial that the word itself is pleasant to hear.

I prefer tongue-tied knowledge to ignorant loquacity.