No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the semblance of courtesy.

A mental stain can neither be blotted out by the passage of time nor washed away by any waters.

In extraordinary events ignorance of their causes produces astonishment.

Let arms yield to the toga, let the [victor's] laurel yield to the [orator's] tongue.

There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good action.

All great men are partially inspired.

It is our duty, my young friends, to resist old age.