"Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days."

"Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble."

"The great secret of succeeding in conversation, is to have the address to introduce your own favorite subject, without appearing to take it from others."

"It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them."

"Let me add, that only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."