This type of man who is devoted to the study of wisdom is always most unlucky in everything, and particularly when it comes to procreating children; I imagine this is because Nature wants to ensure that the evils of wisdom shall not spread further throughout mankind.

What passes out of one's mouth passes into a hundred ears. It is a great misfortune not to have sense enough to speak well.

There are some whose only reason for inciting war is to use it as a means to exercise their tyranny over their subjects more easily. For in times of peace the authority of the assembly, the dignity of the magistrates, the force of the laws stand in the way to some extent of the ruler doing what he likes. But once war is declared then the whole business of state is subject to the will of a few ... They demand as much money as they like. Why say more?

War is sweet to those who haven't tasted it. Dulce bellum inexpertis.

You must acquire the best knowledge first, and without delay; it is the height of madness to learn what you will later have to unlearn.

Besides, it happens (how, I cannot tell) that an idea launched like a javelin in proverbial form strikes with sharper point on the hearer's mind and leaves implanted barbs for meditation.

The main hope of a nation lies in the proper education of its youth