Show is not substance; realities govern wise men.
Knowledge is the treasure of a wise man.
[I]t is impossible that any people of government should ever prosper, where men render not unto God, that which is God's, as well as to Caesar, that which is Caesar's.
God is better served in resisting a temptation to evil than in many formal prayers.
Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.
Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.