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.

I have turned my entire attention to Greek. The first thing I shall do, as soon as the money arrives, is to buy some Greek authors; after that, I shall buy clothes.

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.

They are looking in utter darkness for that which has no existence whatsoever.

No one respects a talent that is concealed.

Do not put chewed bones back on plates. Instead, throw them on the floor for the dog.

What is popularly called fame is nothing but an empty name and a legacy from paganism.