To compose our character is our duty, not to compose books, and to win, not battles and provinces, but order and tranquillity in our conduct.
Friendship is a creature formed for a companionship not for a herd.
Necessity reconciles and brings men together; and this accidental connection afterward forms itself into laws.
I had rather complain of ill-fortune than be ashamed of victory.
Every day I hear stupid people say things that are not stupid.
Amongst all other vices there is none I hate more than cruelty, both by nature and judgment, as the extremest of all vices.