An old man at school is a contemptible and ridiculous object.

It is only luxury and avarice that make poverty grievous to us; for it is a very small matter that does our business, and when we have provided against cold, hunger, and thirst, all the rest is but vanity and excess.

Forgive that you may be forgiven.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

Wisdom teaches us to do, as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a colour.

A great step towards independence is a good-humored stomach, one that is willing to endure rough treatment.

To govern was to serve, not to rule.