All truth is simple... is that not doubly a lie?

Without music, life would be a mistake... I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.

A moral system valid for all is basically immoral.

We must understand how to hide in darkness in order to escape the gnat-swarms of utterly annoying admirers.

Beggars should be entirely abolished! Truly, it is annoying to give to them and annoying not to give to them.

If you wish to understand a philosopher, do not ask what he says, but find out what he wants

I have never come across someone who could inspire more respect than the Greek philosophers.