"A hungry people listens not to reason, nor cares for justice, nor is bent by any prayers."

"He who decides a case without hearing the other side...though he decides justly, cannot be considered just."

"Injustice never rules forever."

"Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power."

"Other men's sins are before our eyes; our own are behind our backs."

"The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired."

"There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it."