It is impossible that there should be so much providence in the last details, and none in the first principles. Then the arts of prophecy and of healing, which are part of the cosmos, come of the good providence of the Gods.

In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.

A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.

In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.

The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.

Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most powerful are broken down by discord.

Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.