In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

He removes the greatest ornament of friendship who takes away from it respect.

Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity.

To those who are engaged in commercial dealings, justice is indispensable for the conduct of business.

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

Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.

Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief.