I am of opinion that national greatness is more for the advantage of private citizens, than any individual well-being coupled with public humiliation. A man may be personally ever so well off, and yet if his country be ruined he must be ruined with it; whereas a flourishing commonwealth always affords chances of salvation to unfortunate individuals.

We do not imitate, but are a model to others.

Time as he grows old teaches many lessons. - Aeschylus Time is the wisest counselor of all.

Wait for the wisest of all counselors, Time.

Our love of what is beautiful does not lead to extravagance; our love of the things of the mind does not make us soft.

Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.

Instead of looking on discussion as a stumbling block in the way of action, we think it an indispensable preliminary to any wise action at all.