Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised.
The soul is the captain and ruler of the life of morals.
It is the nature of ambition to make men liars and cheats, to hide the truth in their breasts, and show, like jugglers, another thing in their mouths, to cut all friendships and enmities to the measure of their own interest, and to make a good countenance without the help of good will.
To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest bond of friendship.
Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.