Our thoughts are free.

Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude.

The strictest law often causes the most serious wrong.

A life of peace, purity, and refinement leads to a calm and untroubled old age.

It is a great thing to know our vices.

Strain every nerve to gain your point.

Our span of life is brief, but is long enough for us to live well and honestly.

No one can speak well, unless he thoroughly understands his subject.