Precepts are like seeds; they are little things which do much good; if the mind which receives them has a disposition, it must not be doubted that his part contributes to the generation, and adds much to that which has been collected.

Death: There's nothing bad about it at all except the thing that comes before it-the fear of it.

The fortune of war is always doubtful.

Eyes will not see when the heart wishes them to be blind.

Nature ever provides for her own exigencies.

Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.

The customs of that most criminal nation (Israel) have gained such strength that they have now been received in all lands. The conquered have given laws to the conquerors.