Compilers resemble gluttonous eaters who devour excessive quantities of healthy food just to excrete them as refuse.

Captivating the spirit of the age is a matter of great talent; being swept away by it characterizes an average mind. The two are as different from one another as activity and passivity.

I understand the phrase "Honor the Women" all too well: the poet has probably a wife of his own, but he prefers to honor another.

Poetry, it is often said and loudly so, is life's true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates.

Grief, first take on shape! what is shapeless causes fear and torment but when the enemy materializes, half the victory is won.

Although your knowledge is weak and small, you need not be silent: since you cannot be judges be at least witnesses.

Two soldiers and a villain are enough to blow up the rights of the citizens.