They condemn what they do not understand.

While all other things are uncertain, evanescent, and ephemeral, virtue alone is fixed with deep roots; it can neither be overthrown by any violence or moved from its place.

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

It is foolish to pluck out one's hair for sorrow, as if grief could be assuaged by baldness.

If we are forced, at every hour, to watch or listen to horrible events, this constant stream of ghastly impressions will deprive even the most delicate among us of all respect for humanity.

Vicious habits are so odious and degrading that they transform the individual who practices them into an incarnate demon.

More laws, less justice.