Nothing is so unbelievable that oratory cannot make it acceptable.

Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.

It is a crime to put a Roman citizen in chains, it is an enormity to flog one, sheer murder to slay one: what, then, shall I say of crucifixion? It is impossible to find the word for such an abomination.

The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master from the house.

Guilt is present in the very hesitation, even though the deed be not committed.

If you possess a library and a garden, you have everything you need. (translation from the French) Si vous possedez une bibliotheque et un jardin, vous avez tout ce qu'il vous faut.

Death approaches, which is always impending like the stone over Tantalus: then comes superstition with which he who is imbued can never have peace of mind.