Orators are most vehement when they have the weakest cause, as men get on horseback when they cannot walk.

If wisdom be attainable, let us not only win but enjoy it.

Quo usque tandem abutere, Catilina, patientia nostra? In heaven's name,Catiline, how long will you abuse ourpatience?

It is virtue, virtue, which both creates and preserves friendship. On it depends harmony of interest, permanence, fidelity.

The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action.

True nobility is exempt from fear.

Our generosity never should exceed our abilities.