Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still.

Suretyship (Dogma) is the precursor of ruin.

All things are from water and all things are resolved into water.

Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.

What is it that is most beautiful? - The Universe; for it is the work of God. What is most powerful? - Necessity; because it triumphs over all things. What is most difficult? - To know one's self. What is most easy? - To give advice. What method must we take to lead a good life? - To do nothing we would condemn in others. What is necessary to happiness? - A sound body and a contented mind.

If there is neither excessive wealth nor immoderate poverty in a nation, then justice may be said to prevail.

Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light.