For the rich men without scruple drew the estate into their own hands, excluding the rightful heirs from their succession; and all the wealth being centred upon the few, the generality were poor and miserable. Honourable pursuits, for which there was no longer leisure, were neglected; the state was filled with sordid business, and with hatred and envy of the rich.

Instead of using medicine, better fast today.

Prosperity has this property, it puffs up narrow Souls, makes them imagine themselves high and mighty, and look down upon the World with Contempt; but a truly noble and resolved Spirit appears greatest in Distress, and then becomes more bright and conspicuous.

Silence is an answer to a wise man.

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

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

Learn to be pleased with everything...because it could always be worse, but isn't!