We live counterfeit lives in order to resemble the idea we first had of ourselves.
Nothing excellent can be done without leisure.
Man's first and greatest victory must be won against the gods.
He who makes great demands upon himself is naturally inclined to make great demands on others.
Laws and rules of conduct are for the state of childhood; education is an emancipation.
Great authors are admirable in this respect: in every generation they make for disagreement. Through them we become aware of our differences.