Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.

At home, a young man should be a good son, when outside he should treat others like his brothers, his behaviour should be one of trustworthy and proper, and should love the multitude at large and keep himself close to people of benevolence and morality. If after all these activities, he has any energy to spare, he should read widely to stay cultivated.

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.

Man is very well defended against himself... The actual fortress is inaccessible, even invisible to him, unless his friends and enemies play the traitor and conduct him in by a secret path.

We have no lasting friends, no lasting enemies, only lasting interests.

Let your countenance be pleasant, but in serious matters let it be somewhat grave.