Put more trust in nobility of character than in an oath.

Rule, after you have first learned to submit to rule.

In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.

Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.

I grow old learning something new every day.

Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.

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