Some laws, though unwritten, are more firmly established than all written laws.

Reason wishes that the judgement it gives be just; anger wishes that the judgement it has given seem to be just.

The primary sign of a well-ordered mind is a man's ability to remain in one place and linger in his own company

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

A hated government does not long survive.

Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has received one, proclaim it.

There is no satisfaction in any good without a companion.