The beginnings of all things are small.

Civilized people are taught by logic, barbarians, by necessity, communities by tradition; and the lesson inculcated even in wild beasts by nature itself. They learn that they have to defend their own bodies and persons lives from violence of any and every kind by all means within their power.

We are obliged to respect, defend and maintain the common bonds of union and fellowship that exist among all members of the human race.

When money is unreasonably coveted, it is a disease of the mind which is called avarice.

Study carefully, the character of the one you recommend, lest their misconduct bring you shame.

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?

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