If through your vices you afflicted are, Lay not the blame of your distress on God; You made your rulers mighty, gave them guards, So now you groan 'neath slavery's heavy rod.

In all things let reason be your guide.

If all men were to bring their miseries together in one place, most would be glad to take each his own home again rather than take a portion out of the common stock.

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

Chide a friend in private and praise him in public.

I grow old learning something new every day.

No man is happy; he is at best fortunate.