Man is to man either a god or a wolf.

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

To know nothing is the happiest life.

Picture the prince, such as most of them are today: a man ignorant of the law, well-nigh an enemy to his people's advantage, while intent on his personal convenience, a dedicated voluptuary, a hater of learning, freedom and truth, without a thought for the interests of his country, and measuring everything in terms of his own profit and desires.

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.

Fools are without number.

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