Unless a variety of opinions are laid before us, we have no opportunity of selection, but are bound of necessity to adopt the particular view which may have been brought forward.

Dreams in general take their rise from those incidents which have most occupied the thoughts during the day.

The period of a [Persian] boy's education is between the ages of five and twenty, and he is taught three things only: to ride, to use the bow, and to speak the truth.

Historia (Inquiry); so that the actions of of people will not fade with time.

Where wisdom is called for, force is of little use.

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. [The Motto Of The U.S. Postal Service]

Call no man happy before he dies.