There is nothing more despicable than an old man who has no other proof than his age to offer of his having lived long in the world.
He, who holds out but a doubtful hope of succour to the afflicted, denies it.
Familiarity reduces the greatness of things.
A hated government does not long survive.
The proper amount of wealth is that which neither descends to poverty nor is far distant from it.
It is sometimes pleasant even to act like a madman.