Laws that only threaten, and are not kept, become like the log that was given to the frogs to be their king, which they feared at first, but soon scorned and trampled on.

In the night all cats are gray.

Among the attributes of God, although they are equal, mercy shines with even more brilliance than justice.

Nothing costs less nor is cheaper than compliments of civility.

History is the depository of great actions, the witness of what is past, the example and instructor of the present, and monitor to the future.

Be brief, for no talk can please when too long. Being prepared is half the victory.

There is no remembrance which time does not obliterate, nor pain which death does not terminate.