Too little liberty brings stagnation and too much brings chaos.
The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man that it forms.
He who spares the wicked injures the good.
Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed.
Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance.
Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.
Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.
As was his language so was his life.