I have nothing but contempt for the kind of governor who is afraid, for whatever reason, to follow the course that he knows is best for the State; and as for the man who sets private friendship above the public welfare - I have no use for him either.

If one begins all deeds well, it is likely that they will end well too.

If men live decently it is because discipline saves their very lives for them.

In a just cause it is right to be confident.

A man who takes pleasure in speaking continuously fools himself in thinking he is not unpleasant to those around him.

To err from the right path is common to mankind.

If my body is enslaved, still my mind is free.