It is to the interest of the commonwealth of mankind that there should be someone who is unconquered, someone against whom fortune has no power.
The profit on a good action is to have done it.
There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.
A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.
Never to wrong others takes one a long way towards peace of mind.
Economy is in itself a great source of revenue.