“Were floods of tears to be unloosed In tribute to my grief, The doves of Noah ne'er had roost Nor found an olive-leaf.”

“Prudence must not be expected from a man who is never sober.[Lat., Non est ab homine nunquam sobrio postulanda prudentia.]”

“No sober person dances.”

“A thankful heart is the greatest virtue.”

“What greater or better gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth?[Lat., Quod enim munus reiplicae afferre majus, meliusve possumus, quam si docemus atque erudimus juventutem?]”

“Go, bid the soldiers shoot.”

“Through obedience learn to command.”

“A great reserve and severity of manners are necessary for the command of those who are older than ourselves.”