Honesty's the best policy.

Though Gods attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.

For men may prove and use their friends, as the poet expresses it, usque ad aras, meaning that a friend should not be required to act contrary to the law of God.

Get the better of yourself - this is the best kind of victory.

Let us forget and forgive injuries.

Sorrow was made for man, not for beasts; yet if men encourage melancholy too much, they become no better than beasts.

It is courage that vanquishes in war, and not good weapons.