Be a pattern to others and then all will go well.

Every animal loves itself.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

The mind becomes accustomed to things by the habitual sight of them, and neither wonders nor inquires about the reasons for things it sees all the time.

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

In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power.

Politicians are not born; they are excreted.