Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.

When large numbers of people share their joy in common, the happiness of each is greater because each adds fuel to the other’s flame.

You aspire to great things? Begin with little ones. You desire to erect a very high building? Think first of the foundation of humility.

Will is to grace as the horse is to the rider.

Roma locuta est; causa finita est.

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Cum dilectione hominum et odio vitiorum.

Dilige et quod vis fac.

Audi partem alteram.

You command continence; give what you command, and command what you will.