Good has two meanings: it means that which is good absolutely and that which is good for somebody.

Tyrants preserve themselves by sowing fear and mistrust among the citizens by means of spies, by distracting them with foreign wars, by eliminating men of spirit who might lead a revolution, by humbling the people, and making them incapable of decisive action.

What is common to many is least taken care of, for all men have greater regard for what is their own than what they possess in common with others.

Perception starts with the eye.

Whatsoever that be within us that feels, thinks, desires, and animates, is something celestial, divine, and, consequently, imperishable.

Time past, even God is deprived of the power of recalling.

Selfishness doesn't consist in a love to yourself, but in a big degree of such love.