There is no quality I would rather have, and be thought to have, than gratitude. For it is not only the greatest virtue, but is the mother of all the rest.

What is there that is illustrious that is not also attended by labor?

For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred man than #‎ agriculture

A s laws multiply, injustice increases.

So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to trust himself on the narrow edge.

Wars are to be undertaken in order that it may be possible to live in peace without molestation.

Nature ordains that a man should wish the good of every man, whoever he may be, for this very reason that he is a man.