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.

The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man. It is more powerful than external circumstances.

The man who while he gives thinks of what he will get in return, deserves to be deceived.

The language of truth is unvarnished enough.

Dignity increases more easily than it begins.

Lightning will wreck its displeasures not only upon pillars, trees, and sheep, but upon altars and temples, and let the sacrilegious go free.

As was his language so was his life.