No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

For there is no virtue, the honour and credit for which procures a man more odium from the elite than that of justice; and this, because more than any other, it acquires a man power and authority among the common people. For they only honour the valiant and admire the wise, while in addition they also love just men, and put entire trust and confidence in them.

They fought indeed and were slain, but it was to maintain the luxury and the wealth of other men.

If you light upon an impertinent talker, that sticks to you like a bur, to the disappointment of your important occasions, deal freely with him, break off the discourse, and pursue your business.

The wildest colts make the best horses.

Time which diminishes all things increases understanding for the aging.

A friend should be like money, tried before being required, not found faulty in our need.