Why are the bones of great fishes, and oysters and corals and various other shells and sea-snails, found on the high tops of mountains that border the sea, in the same way in which they are found in the depths of the sea?

I wish to work miracles.

Fire destroys falsehood, that is sophistry, and restores truth, driving out darkness.

Lying on a feather mattress or quilt will not bring you renown.

The memory of benefits is a frail defence against ingratitude.

How many emperors and how many princes have lived and died and no record of them remains, and they only sought to gain dominions and riches in order that their fame might be ever-lasting.

A man of supreme folly: his life flies away while he is merely hoping to enjoy it.