He who is indifferent to the suffering of others is a traitor to that which is truly human.
Kings stand more in need of the company of the intelligent than the intelligent do of the society of kings.
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!
A man is insensible to the relish of prosperity until he has tasted adversity.
Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.