Death is sometimes a punishment, often a gift; to many it has been a favor.

He who would do great things should not attempt them all alone.

Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy.

Men love their country, not because it is great, but because it is their own.

What you think is the summit is only a step up

All I desire is, that my poverty may not be a burden to myself, or make me so to others; and that is the best state of fortune that is neither directly necessitous nor far from it. A mediocrity of fortune, with gentleness of mind, will preserve us from fear or envy; which is a desirable condition; for no man wants power to do mischief.

He, who decides a case without hearing the other side, though he decides justly, cannot be considered just.