At his best, man is the noblest of all animals separated from law and justice he is the worst.

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.

If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.

The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances.

It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.