They are eloquent who can speak low things acutely, and of great things with dignity, and of moderate things with temper.

Great is the power, great is the authority of a senate that is unanimous in its opinions.

To live long, live slowly.

But if you should take the bond of goodwill out of the universe no house or city could stand, nor would even the tillage of the fields abide. If that statement is not clear, then you may understand how great is the power of friendship and of concord from a consideration of the results of enmity and disagreement. For what house is so strong, or what state so enduring that it cannot be utterly overthrown by animosities and division?

Scurrility has no object in view but incivility; if it is uttered from feelings of petulance, it is mere abuse; if it is spoken in a joking manner, it may be considered raillery.

Prosperity demands of us more prudence and moderation than adversity.

Frugality includes all the other virtues.