The wisdom of nations lies in their proverbs, which are brief and pithy. Collect and learn them; they are notable measures of directions for human life; you have much in little; they save time in speaking; and upon occasion may be the fullest and safest answer.

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People are more afraid of the laws of Man than of God, because their punishment seems to be nearest.

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Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.

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In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest.

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Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.

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Let us see what love can do.

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Truth never lost ground by enquiry.

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Silence is Wisdom where Speaking is Folly.

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Nothing shows our weakness more than to be so sharp-sighted at spying other men's faults, and so purblind about our own.

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My prison shall be my grave before I will budge a jot; for I owe my conscience to no mortal man.

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