You'll see certain Pythagorean whose belief in communism of property goes to such lengths that they pick up anything lying about unguarded, and make off with it without a qualm of conscience as if it had come to them by law.

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.

When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.

Prevention is better than cure.

For them it's out-of-date and outmoded to perform miracles; teaching the people is too like hard work, interpreting the holy scriptures is for schoolmen and praying is a waste of time; to shed tears is weak and womanish, to be needy is degrading; to suffer defeat is a disgrace and hardly fitting for one who scarcely permits the greatest of kings to kiss the toes of his sacred feet; and finally, death is an unattractive prospect, and dying on a cross would be an ignominious end.

Your library is your paradise.

Love that has nothing but beauty to keep it in good health is short-lived.