Of all the rewards of virtue, . . . the most splendid is fame, for it is fame alone that can offer us the memory of posterity.

It is better to receive than to do injury.

Religion is the pious worship of God.

Genius is fostered by industry.

Let the punishment match the offense.

To freemen, threats are impotent.

In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness of health is impossible.