On the subject of the nature of the gods, the first question is Do the gods exist or do the not? It is difficult you may say to deny that they exist. I would agree if we were arguing the matter in a public assembly, but in a private discussion of this kind, it is perfectly easy to do so.

What is dishonorably got, is dishonorably squandered.

As fire when thrown into water is cooled down and put out, so also a false accusation when brought against a man of the purest and holiest character, boils over and is at once dissipated, and vanishes.

According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become richer through damages and injuries suffered by another.

The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master from the house.

As you have sown so shall you reap.

We do not destroy religion by destroying superstition.