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

The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.

Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.

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

To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest bond of friendship.

To hope for safety in flight, when you have turned away from the enemy the arms by which the body is defended, is indeed madness. In battle those who are most afraid are always in most danger; but courage is equivalent to rampart.

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