To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Nor let us part with justice, like a cheap and common thing, for a small and trifling price.

The process may seem strange and yet it is very true. I did not so much gain the knowledge of things by the words, as words by the experience I had of things.

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.

Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage.

Democritus said, words are but the shadows of actions.

It is circumstance and proper measure that give an action its character, and make it either good or bad.