You should make great things, not promising great things.

Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.

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.

We ought so to behave to one another as to avoid making enemies of our friends, and at the same time to make friends of our enemies.

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

most men and women, by birth or nature, lack the means to advance in wealth or power, but all have the ability to advance in knowledge.

Above all things, respect yourself.