The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.

Statesmen are not only liable to give an account of what they say or do in public, but there is a busy inquiry made into their very meals, beds, marriages, and every other sportive or serious action.

We rich men count our felicity and happiness to lie in these superfluities, and not in those necessary things.

As small letters hurt the sight, so do small matters him that is too much intent upon them; they vex and stir up anger, which begets an evil habit in him in reference to greater affairs.

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

When one is transported by rage, it is best to observe attentively the effects on those who deliver themselves over to the same passion.

Come back with your shield - or on it