The past is certain, the future obscure.
A multitude of words is no proof of a prudent mind.
Nothing is more active than thought, for it travels over the universe, and nothing is stronger than necessity for all must submit to it.
Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light.
Suretyship (Dogma) is the precursor of ruin.
If there is neither excessive wealth nor immoderate poverty in a nation, then justice may be said to prevail.