The truth is forced upon us, very quickly, by a foe.
To plunder, to lie, to show your arse, are three essentials for climbing high.
Characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.
No man is really honest; none of us is above the influence of gain.
The old are in a second childhood.
Meton (astronomer in 5th century BC): With the straight ruler I set to work To make the circle four-cornered .