Other famous men, those of much talk and few deeds, soon evaporate. Action is the dignity of greatness.

Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.

There is happiness in duty, although it may not seem so.

Only those who spread treachery, fire, and death out of hatred for the prosperity of others are undeserving of pity.

An insatiable appetite for glory leads to sacrifice and death, but innate instinct leads to self-preservation and life.

The vote is a trust more delicate than any other, for it involves not just the interests of the voter, but his life, honor and future as well.

He who receives money in trust to administer for the benefit of its owner, and uses it either for his own interest or against the wishes of its rightful owner, is a thief.

But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement and applause, when virtuous and knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with their sweet love, then it is invincible.

A grain of poetry suffices to season a century.

Men are like the stars; some generate their own light while others reflect the brilliance they receive.

Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world.