They are, all of them, born with raging fanaticism in their hearts, just as the Bretons and the Germans are born with blond hair. I would not be in the least bit surprised if these people would not some day become deadly to the human race.

If only every man would make proper use of his strength and do his utmost, he need never regret his limited ability.

Do nothing twice over.

Let arms yield to the toga, let the [victor's] laurel yield to the [orator's] tongue.

Genius is fostered by industry.

The judgment of posterity is truer, because it is free from envy and malevolence.

What an ugly beast the ape, and how like us.