He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.

I know that nothing comes to pass but what God appoints; our fate is decreed, and things do not happen by chance, but every man's portion of joy and sorrow is predetermined.

Whatever begins, also ends.

No book can be so good, as to be profitable when negligently read.

The man who while he gives thinks of what he will get in return, deserves to be deceived.

The swiftness of time is infinite, as is still more evident when we look back on the past.

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.