For my own part, I had rather be old only a short time than be old before I really am so.
There are two ways to resolve conflicts, through violence or through negotiation. Violence is for wild beasts, negotiation is for human beings.
Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.
Too much liberty leads both men and nations to slavery.
It is a great thing to know your vices.
The sinews of war are infinite money.