It remained for the future ages of pride, luxury and ambition, to defeat the wise maxims of this legislator.

The wise maxims and old saws need to be expanded in thought, illustrated by example and applied to the reader's personal experience.

59 It was a wise maxim, and, like most other wise maxims, founded equally on benevolence and prudence.

"Brother Marbodius," he replied, "I am certain that on all occasions Virgil gives expression to wise maxims and profound thoughts.