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.

A good prince will tax as lightly as possible those commodities which are used by the poorest members of society: grain, bread, beer, wine, clothing, and all other staples without which human life could not exist.

Eagles don't catch flies.

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.

Luther was guilty of two great crimes - he struck the Pope in his crown, and the monks in their belly.

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.

Don't give your advice before you are called upon.