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.

It is easy to utter what has been kept silent, but impossible to recall what has been uttered.

To fail to do good is as bad as doing harm.

The worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and cheerful heart.

The poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.

When Demosthenes was asked what were the three most important aspects of oratory, he answered, 'Action, Action, Action.'

Cato requested old men not to add the disgrace of wickedness to old age, which was accompanied with many other evils.