The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?

A dog will never forget the crumb thou gavest him, though thou mayst afterwards throw a hundred stones at his head.

Kings stand more in need of the company of the intelligent than the intelligent do of the society of kings.

Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.

Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.