If we lived in a state where virtue was profitable, common sense would make us saintly. But since we see that avarice, anger, pride and stupidity commonly profit far beyond charity, modesty, justice and thought, perhaps we must stand fast a little, even at the risk of being heroes.

You wouldn't abandon ship in a storm just because you couldn't control the winds.

Those among them that have not received our religion do not fright any from it, and use none ill that goes over to it, so that all the while I was there one man was only punished on this occasion.

Who does more earnestly long for a change than he who is uneasy in his present circumstances? And who run to create confusions with so desperate a boldness as those who have nothing to lose, hope to gain by them?

A pretty face may be enough to catch a man, but it takes character and good nature to hold him.

It is part of the business of life to be affable and pleasing to those whom either nature, chance or circumstance has made our companions.

Anyone who campaigns for public office becomes disqualified for holding any office at all.