An old man with something of the youth in him, may feel young in mind and heart only.

Peace is freedom in tranquility.

Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.

When confronted by a hungry wolf, it is unwise to goad the beast, as Cato would have us do. But it is equally unwise to imagine the snarling animal a friend and offer your hand, as Pompey does." "Perhaps you would have us climb a tree!

People don't know the value of what they have until it is gone: Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs than freedom never endangered.... Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude. Don't wait till freedom is gone before you enjoy, value, support, protect and make the most of it!

If we lose affection and kindliness from our life: we lose all that gives it charm.

Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to continue always a child.