The anger of those in authority is always weighty.

To preserve the life of citizens, is the greatest virtue in the father of his country.

The man who thinks only of his own generation is born for few.

Dissembling profiteth nothing; a feigned countenance, and slightly forged externally, deceiveth but very few.

It is true greatness to have in one the frailty of a man and the security of a god.

Retire into yourself as much as possible. Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach.

I am ashamed of my master and not of my servitude.