Old age, especially an honored old age, has so great authority, that this is of more value than all the pleasures of youth.

Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the laws of nature.

More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. It will steal you blind.

Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.

Politicians are not born; they are excreted.

Constant practice devoted to one subject often outdoes both intelligence and skill. - Assiduus usus uni rei deditus et ingenium et artem saepe vincit

For there is but one essential justice which cements society, and one law which establishes this justice. This law is right reason, which is the true rule of all commandments and prohibitions. Whoever neglects this law, whether written or unwritten, is necessarily unjust and wicked.