There is nothing sooner overthrows a weak head than opinion by authority, like too strong a liquor for a frail glass.

The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.

Indeed, the Roman laws allowed no person to be carried to the wars but he that was in the soldiers roll.

As the fertilest ground, must be manured, so must the highest flying wit have a Daedalus to guide him.

Doing good is the only certainly happy action of a man's life.

Contentions for trifles can get but a trifling victory.

Remember always, that man is a creature whose reason is often darkened with error.