If a man aspires to the highest place, it is no dishonor to him to halt at the second, or even at the third.

Not only is there an art in knowing a thing, but also a certain art in teaching it.

The impulse which directs to right conduct, and deters from crime, is not only older than the ages of nations and cities, but coeval with that Divine Being who sees and rules both heaven and earth.

In nothing do humans approach so nearly to the gods as doing good to others.

The leaders should all relate to this principle: the governed must be as happy as possible.

Exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early strength even in old age.

It was fear that was then making you a good citizen, which is never a lasting teacher of duty.