An unpopular rule is never long maintained.

Virtue is nothing else than right reason

Successful crime is dignified with the name of virtue; the good become the slaves of the wicked; might makes right; fear silences the power of the law.

Light griefs do speak, while sorrow's tongue is bound.

There are more people abusive to others than lie open to abuse themselves; but the humor goes round, and he that laughs at me today will have somebody to laugh at him tomorrow.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all. It sets the slave at liberty, carries the banished man home, and places all mortals on the same level, insomuch that life itself were a punishment without it.

Epileptics know by signs when attacks are imminent and take precautions accordingly; we must do the same in regard to anger