We come from God. As the tree from the root and the stream from the spring; that's why we should always be in contact with Him, as the trunk from the root. Because the stream dries up when it is separated from the spring and the tree dies when is uprooted.

As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.

We come from God. As the tree from the root and the stream from the spring; that's why we should always be in contact with Him, as the trunk from the root. Because the stream dries up when it is separated from the spring and the tree dies when is uprooted.

The oldest, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought.

Thou shalt likewise know that according to Law, the nature of this universe is in all things a like.

Choose always the way that seems the best, however rough it may be; custom will soon render it easy and agreeable.

It is only necessary to make war with five things; with the maladies of the body, the ignorances of the mind, with the passions of the body, with the seditions of the city and the discords of families.