The maxims of men reveal their characters.

When a thought is too weak to be expressed simply, it is a proof that it should be rejected.

The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of pleasures.

The conscience of the dying belies their life.

Clearness ornaments profound thoughts.

To execute great things, one should live as though one would never die.

Prosperity makes few friends.

One can not be just if one is not humane.

It is difficult to esteem a man as highly as he would wish.