The searching-out and thorough investigation of truth ought to be the primary study of man.

Like readily consorts with like.

The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what the other lacks and trying to benefit the other, always using friendly and sincere words.

Too much liberty leads both men and nations to slavery.

The more peculiarly his own a man's character is, the better it fits him.

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

Nothing is more disgraceful than insincerity.