I prefer the wisdom of the uneducated to the folly of the loquacious.

Death approaches, which is always impending like the stone over Tantalus: then comes superstition with which he who is imbued can never have peace of mind.

Constant practice devoted to one subject often outdoes both intelligence and skill. - Assiduus usus uni rei deditus et ingenium et artem saepe vincit

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

Our thoughts are free.

We must not say that every mistake is a foolish one.

Any man may make a mistake; none but a fool will stick to it. Second thoughts are best as the proverb says.