There is not enough religion in the world even to destroy religion.

Has there ever been anything filthier on earth than the saints in the wilderness? Around them was not only the devil loose around them- but also the swine.

Against boredom even gods struggle in vain.

Nothing ever succeeds which exuberant spirits have not helped to produce.

Although you have so far demonstrated little faith in my ability to pay, I yet hope to demonstrate that I am somebody who pays his debts-for example, to you.

Science and art have that in common that everyday things seem to them new and attractive.

Epicurus had rage and envy of Plato's superior style.