He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.
In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.
Laws are like spider’s webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.
No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear.
In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.
If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
The ideal state is that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all.