In a discussion of this kind our interest should be centered not on the weight of the authority but on the weight of the argument. Indeed the authority of those who set out to teach is often an impediment to those who wish to learn. They cease to use their own judgment and regard as gospel whatever is put forward by their chosen teacher.

The nobler a man, the harder it is for him to suspect inferiority in others.

Our minds are rendered buoyant by exercise.

Rather leave the crime of the guilty unpunished than condemn the innocent.

Where is there dignity unless there is honesty?

Through ignorance of what is good and what is bad, the life of men is greatly perplexed.

More laws, less justice.