Modesty forbids what the law does not.

The first petition that we are to make to Almighty God is for a good conscience, the next for health of mind, and then of body.

Revenge is an inhuman word.

It's unknown the place and uncertain the time where death awaits you; thus you must expect death to find you, every time, at every place.

We pardon familiar vices.

Demand not that I am the equal of the greatest, only that I am better than the wicked.

Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.