The whole discord of this world consists in discords.

A benefit is estimated according to the mind of the giver.

Men trust rather to their eyes than to their ears; the effect of precepts is therefore slow and tedious, whilst that of examples is summary and effectual.

Unjust rule does not last forever.

Nobody becomes guilty by fate.

Indolence is stagnation; employment is life.

All I desire is, that my poverty may not be a burden to myself, or make me so to others; and that is the best state of fortune that is neither directly necessitous nor far from it. A mediocrity of fortune, with gentleness of mind, will preserve us from fear or envy; which is a desirable condition; for no man wants power to do mischief.