No man is really honest; none of us is above the influence of gain.

When men drink, then they are rich and successful and win lawsuits and are happy and help their friends. Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.

Comedy too can sometimes discern what is right. I shall not please, but I shall say what is true.

Men of sense often learn from their enemies. It is from their foes, not their friends, that cities learn the lesson of building high walls and ships of war.

Times change. The vices of your age are stylish today.

Open your mind before your mouth

Even if you persuade me, you won’t persuade me.