The laws of conscience, though we ascribe them to nature, actually come from custom.
Have you been able to think out and manage your own life? You have done the greatest task of all.... All other things, ruling, hoarding, building, are only little appendages and props, at most.
My trade and art is to live.
Things seem greater by imagination than they are in effect.
Confidence in others' honesty is no light testimony of one's own integrity.
A strong memory is commonly coupled with infirm judgment.