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.

In nothing do humans approach so nearly to the gods as doing good to others.

An acute first-class brain is the finest asset anyone can have- and, if we want to be happy, it is an asset we must exploit to the uttermost.

There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.

What is more agreeable than one's home?

A good orator is pointed and impassioned.

Virtue is its own reward.