A war is never undertaken by the ideal state, except in defense of its honor or its safety.

The strictest law often causes the most serious wrong

Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.

I look upon the pleasure which we take in a garden as one of the most innocent delights in human life. . . It gives us a great insight into the contrivance and wisdom of Nature, and suggests innumerable subjects for meditation.

It is a great proof of talents to be able to recall the mind from the senses, and to separate thought from habit.

Let us drink for the replenishment of our strength, not for our sorrow

Memory is the receptacle and sheath of all knowledge