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

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. It will steal you blind.

Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.

We are all excited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most influenced by glory.

True law is right reason in agreement with nature;...it summons to duty by its commands, and averts from wrongdoing by its prohibitions... It is a sin to try to alter this law, nor is it allowable to attempt to repeal any part of it, and it is impossible to abolish it entirely.

Frugality includes all the other virtues.