Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.

The devil finds work for idle hands to do. Better to reign in the hell than serve in heaven. We are in bondage to the law in order that we may be free.

He who suffers, remembers.

History illumes reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life

A s laws multiply, injustice increases.

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.

Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.