What the object of senile avarice may be I cannot conceive. For can there be anything more absurd than to seek more journey money, the less there remains of the journey?

There is in superstition a senseless fear of God; religion consists in the pious worship of Him.

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

"What greater gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth?"

Justice is the set and constant purpose which gives every man his due.

Never was a government that was not composed of liars, malefactors and thieves.

Advice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the road the nearer we approach to our journey's end.