Government exists only for the good of the governed.

Many words befall men, mean and noble alike; do not be astonished by them, nor allow yourself to be constrained.

There is no word or action but has its echo in Eternity.

Friendship is one soul in two bodies.

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.

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

As long as man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other.