The administration of government, like a guardianship ought to be directed to the good of those who confer, not of those who receive the trust.

Crimes are not to be measured by the issue of events, but by the bad intentions of men.

Armed forces abroad are of little value unless there is prudent counsel at home

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.

Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

No sane man will dance.