Four things belong to a judge: to hear courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, and to decide impartially.

For who is there but you? Who not only claim to be a good man and a gentleman, for many are this, and yet have not the power of making others good. Whereas you…

From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate.

Flattery is like friendship in show, but not in fruit.

Only the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in the dust.

Time is the best preserver of righteous men.

Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.