Death cannot kill what never dies.

A man, like a watch, is to be valued for his manner of going.

Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom.

Where charity keeps pace with gain, industry is blessed.

Between a man and his wife nothing ought to rule but love. Authority is for children and servants, yet not without sweetness.

Never esteem people (including yourself) more because they have money, nor think less of anyone (including yourself) because they lack it. Virtue is the only just reason for respecting anyone, lack of virtue the only reason for holding anyone in low regard.

Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.