No grief is so acute but time ameliorates it.

Though liberty is established by law, we must be vigilant, for liberty to enslave us is always present under that very liberty. Our Constitution speaks of the "general welfare of the people." Under that phrase all sorts of excesses can be employed by lusting tyrants to make us bondsmen.

Nature ordains that a man should wish the good of every man, whoever he may be, for this very reason that he is a man.

We don't believe a liar even when he tells the truth.

But if you should take the bond of goodwill out of the universe no house or city could stand, nor would even the tillage of the fields abide. If that statement is not clear, then you may understand how great is the power of friendship and of concord from a consideration of the results of enmity and disagreement. For what house is so strong, or what state so enduring that it cannot be utterly overthrown by animosities and division?

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty solemnity of demeanour.

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