The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.
Corporeal punishment falls far more heavily than most weighty pecuniary penalty.
The wise man lives as long as he should, not just as long as he likes.
Economy is in itself a great source of revenue.
Shall I tell you what philosophy holds out to humanity? Counsel...You are called in to help the unhappy.
I am ashamed of my master and not of my servitude.