When men are arrived at the goal, they should not turn back.

Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.

It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.

Poverty is dishonorable, not in itself, but when it is a proof of laziness, intemperance, luxury, and carelessness; whereas in a person that is temperate, industrious, just and valiant, and who uses all his virtues for the public good, it shows a great and lofty mind.

Nature and wisdom never are at strife.

Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.

Most people do not understand until old age what Plato tells them when they are young.