To face calamity with a mind as unclouded as may be, and quickly to react against it-that in a city and in an individual-is real strength.

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.

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

As for poverty, no one need be ashamed to admit it, the real shame is in not taking practical measures to escape from it.

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

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.

Although only a few may originate a policy, we are all able to judge it.