Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised.

There were few who preferred honor to money.

Everything that rises sets, and everything that grows, grows old.

To someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful.

Among intellectual pursuits, one of the most useful is the recording of past events.

Get good counsel before you begin; and when you have decided, act promptly.

All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.