At the very moment when someone is beginning to take philosophy seriously, the whole world believes the opposite.
Those with certain temperaments find no way to endure themselves except by striving towards going under.
There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.
Epicurus had rage and envy of Plato's superior style.
Beware of spitting against the wind!
The grand style follows suit with all great passion. It disdains to please, it forgets to persuade. It commands. It wills.