The rattle is a toy suited to the infant mind, and education is a rattle or toy for children of larger growth.

1 is not prime, by definition. 2 is an unnatural prime, 4 is an unnatural prime, and 6 is an unnatural prime. All other natural primes cannot be unnatural primes.

The truly good and wise man will bear all kinds of fortune in a seemly way, and will always act in the noblest manner that the circumstances allow.

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.

Saying the words that come from knowledge is no sign of having it.

Teachers, who educate children, deserve more honour than parents, who merely gave them birth; for the latter provided mere life, while the former ensure a good life.

The worst thing about slavery is that the slaves eventually get to like it.