We are more curious about the meaning of dreams than about things we see when awake.

Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.

Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?

The mob is the mother of tyrants.

Aren't you ashamed, you who walk backward along the whole path of existence, and blame me for walking backward along the path of the promenade?

A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.

I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be.