One original thought is worth a thousand mindless quotings
Aristotle was once asked what those who tell lies gain by it. Said he - That when they speak truth they are not believed.
The chief good is the suspension of the judgment [especially negative judgement], which tranquillity of mind follows like its shadow.
Democritus says, "But we know nothing really; for truth lies deep down".
The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.
If you are to be kept right, you must possess either good friends or red-hot enemies. The one will warn you, the other will expose you.