The longest part of the journey is said to be the passing of the gate.
The number of guests at dinner should not be less than the number of the Graces nor exceed that of the Muses, i.e., it should begin with three and stop at nine.
Nature made the fields and man the cities.
It is necessary for men to be deceived in religion.
It is for the good of states that men should be deluded by religion.
He who overlooks a healthy spot for the site of his house is mad and ought to be handed over to the care of his relations and friends.