Every man has a wild beast within him.
My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to do what they please, and I am to do what I please.
Pleasure is the most real good in this life.
Everybody is using coffee. If possible, this must be prevented. My people must drink beer.
An educated people can be easily governed.
Little minds try to defend everything at once, but sensible people look at the main point only; they parry the worst blows and stand a little hurt if thereby they avoid a greater one. If you try to hold everything, you hold nothing.