Philosopher: A lover of wisdom, which is to say, Truth.
The prudent man does himself good; the virtuous one does it to other men.
Common sense is both more rare and more desirable in leaders than mere intelligence.
The fate of a nation has often depended upon the good or bad digestion of a prime minister.
Nothing is more annoying than to be obscurely hanged.
Paradise was made for tender hearts; hell, for loveless hearts.