Nothing is so unbelievable that oratory cannot make it acceptable.

Honor is the reward of virtue.

Can there be greater foolishness than the respect you pay to people collectively when you despise them individually?

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

What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes.

Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.

Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.