Say nothing but good of the dead.

Many evil men are rich, and good men poor, but we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches.

If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.

Speech is the mirror of action.

Laws are like spider's webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.

In all things let reason be your guide.

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.