It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.

If they are just, they are better than clever.

It is no weakness for the wisest man to learn when he is wrong.

A wise doctor does not mutter incantations over a sore that needs the knife.

No treaty is ever an impediment to a cheat.

Kindness begets kindness evermore.

Trust dies but mistrust blossoms.