Justinian I

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There are two great gifts which God, in his love for man, has granted from on high: the priesthood and the imperial dignity.
- Justinian I
Collection: Men
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Justice is the firm and continuous desire to render to everyone that which is his due.
- Justinian I
Collection: Justice
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Keep cool and you will command everyone.
- Justinian I
Collection: Calm
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Justice is the constant and eternal purpose that renders to each his due.
- Justinian I
Collection: Justice
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The safety of the state is the highest law.
- Justinian I
Collection: Government
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Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
- Justinian I
Collection: Mother
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If anything is due to a corporation, it is not due to the individual members thereof, nor do the members individually owe what the corporation owes.
- Justinian I
Collection: Corporations
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If anyone assert the fabulous pre-existence of souls and shall submit to the monstrous doctrine that follows from it, let him be anathema [excommunicated]
- Justinian I
Collection: Soul