Man is my brother, and I am nearer related to him through his vices than I am through his virtue.

Seneca devoted much of his time to writing essays in praise of poverty, and in lending money at usurious rates.

You can reach stupidity only with a cannon ball.

The best condition in life is to be not so rich as to be envied nor so poor as to be damned.

Selfish people, with no heart to speak of, have the best time of it.

Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to be done.

If you do not know how to lie, cheat, and steal, turn your attention to politics and learn.