The agricultural population produces the bravest men, the most valiant soldiers,46 and a class of citizens the least given of all to evil designs.

How many things... are looked upon as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?

The enjoyments of this life are not equal to its evils.

As land is improved by sowing it with various seeds, so is the mind by exercising it with different studies.

There is in them a softer fire than the ruby, there is the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea green of the emerald - all shining together in incredible union. Some by their splendor rival the colors of the painters, others the flame of burning sulphur or of fire quickened by oil.

True happiness consists in being considered deserving of it.

Simple diet is best: for many dishes bring many diseases, and rich sauces are worse than even heaping several meats upon each other.