There has never been a poet or orator who thought another better than himself.

Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that having heroes, fails to remember and honor them.

Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.

He cannot be strict in judging, who does not wish others to be strict judges of himself.

What we call pleasure, and rightly so is the absence of all pain.

The home is the empire! There is no peace more delightful than one's own fireplace.

In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred.