A flutist who is moved to tears by his own performance will soon make the listeners laugh because of the sounds that he produces.

You say I'm small? I certainly can relate, although it is a matter of perspective. The distance is deceptive, my friend, you standtoo low.

The likeness of the world? A shadow! And world's glory? A dream!

Even with limited intelligence, knowing oneself is not as difficult as some say, but to act according to what one has realized about oneself in real life is as difficult as practicing anything else, compared to theory.

Woman is the crown of all creation, but Man is the head who wears it, and even the servant is master in his house.

To enlist the support of the people and of parliament, you only have to propose a profitable villainy.

Boundless in your charity, but shrewd and cautious as a lender, you delight all those today whom you made beggars the day before.