"Four things a man must learn to do if he would make any great mark in this world: to think clearly without hurry or confusion; to write clearly without effort; to speak clearly without low muttering and adjusting; and to command himself always."
"A man of wise and noble character is prevented by conscience from doing many things that are permitted by law."
"It is more honorable to be raised to a throne than to be born to one."
"Who overindulges in the present moment loses the future."
"Five enemies of peace inhabit with us: avarice, ambition, envy, anger, and pride."