For surely to be wise is the most desirable thing in all the world.

There are some duties we owe even to those who have wronged us. There is, after all, a limit to retribution and punishment.

Every animal loves itself.

For surely to be wise is the most desirable thing in all the world.

They who dare to ask anything of a friend, by their very request seem to imply that they would do anything for the sake of that friend.

The freedom of poetic license.

When they remain silent, they cry out.