More laws, less justice.

As I give thought to the matter, I find four causes for the apparent misery of old age; first, it withdraws us from active accomplishments; second, it renders the body less powerful; third, it deprives us of almost all forms of enjoyment; fourth, it stands not far from death.

A nation can survive its fools, even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within....for the traitor appears not to be a traitor...he rots the soul of a nation...he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist.

It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.

We should be careful that our benevolence does not exceed our means.

History illumes reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life

The contemplation of celestial things will make a man both speak and think more sublimely and magnificently when he descends to human affairs.