He who spares the wicked injures the good.

Desultory reading is delightful, but to be beneficial, our reading must be carefully directed.

An unpopular rule is never long maintained.

All art is an imitation of nature.

As was his language so was his life.

Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods.

Be silent as to services you have rendered, but speak of favours you have received.

Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance.