"For what is honored is that which is useful."

"For to a man of spirit, the greatest disgrace is to be seen to be afraid."

"For we are a model to others, not imitators."

"We do not get into a state with our next-door neighbour if he enjoys himself in his own way, nor do we shoot him the kind of black looks which, though they do no real harm, still vex an honest man. We…"

"We throw open our city to the world, and never by alien acts exclude foreigners from any opportunity of learning or observing, although the eyes of an enemy may occasionally profit by our liberality; …"