To be able to endure odium is the first art to be learned by those who aspire to power.

Religion worships God, while superstition profanes that worship.

God never repents of what He has first resolved upon.

Shall I tell you what philosophy holds out to humanity? Counsel...You are called in to help the unhappy.

Many shed tears merely for show, and have dry eyes when no one's around to observe them.

The origin of all mankind was the same; it is only a clear and good conscience that makes a man noble, for that is derived from heaven itself.

Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.