Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.
By the same author and on kindred topics.
It is not enough to possess virtue; one must put it to use.
Virtue shows itself in action.
Friendship is superior to kinship, because goodwill can be taken away from kinship, but not from friendship.
History is the witness of the times, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life.
Oh, the times! Oh, the customs!
Laws are silent amid arms.
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