Violence is an expression of impotence.
This is the precept by which I have lived: Prepare for the worst; expect the best; and take what comes.
Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it.
The most striking difference between ancient and modern sophists is that the ancients were satisfied with a passing victory of argument at the expense of truth, whereas the moderns want a more lasting victory at the expense of reality.
Few girls are as well shaped as a good horse.
Truthfulness has never been counted among the political virtues, and lies have always been regarded as justifiable tools in political dealings.