Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.

He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the ass comprehend whether he carries on his back a library or a bundle of faggots?

Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.

Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.

Religion is only in the service of the people; it is not in the rosary and the prayer-carpet.

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

Fear not the proud and the haughty; fear rather him who fears God.