The oldest, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought.
Let a man use great reverence and manners to himself.
A stranger, if just, is not only to be preferred before a countryman, but a kinsman.
Friendship is one soul in two bodies.
Wealth is a weak anchor, and glory cannot support a man; this is the law of God, that virtue only is firm, and cannot be shaken by a tempest.
There is no word or action but has its echo in Eternity.