To preserve the life of citizens, is the greatest virtue in the father of his country.
If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.
Whatever begins, also ends.
It is the mind that makes us rich and happy, in what condition soever we are, and money signifies no more to it than it does to the gods.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
The articulate, trained voice is more distracting than mere noise.