Memory is the mother of all wisdom.

In war, truth is the first casualty.

My most important piece of advice to all you would-be writers: when you write, try to leave out all the parts readers skip.

Only when man's life comes to its end in prosperity can one call that man happy.

Time as he grows old teaches all things.

His resolve is not to seem, but to be, the best.

Obedience is the mother of success and is wedded to safety.

Of prosperity mortals can never have enough.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship.

Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.

Whoever is new to power is always harsh.

It is always in season for old men to learn.