As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth. He that follows this rule may be old in body, but can never be so in mind.

Not in opinion but in nature is law founded.

Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to continue always a child.

Nothing is more unreliable than the populace, nothing more obscure than human intentions, nothing more deceptive than the whole electoral system.

Care should be taken that the punishment does not exceed the guilt; and also that some men do not suffer for offenses for which others are not even indicted.

The absolute good is not a matter of opinion but of nature.

In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.