Few men have been admired of their familiars.

There is a certain amount of purpose, acquiescence, and satisfaction in nursing one's melancholy.

Socrates thought and so do I that the wisest theory about the gods is no theory at all.

... whoever believes anything esteems that it is a work of charity to persuade another of it.

The worst condition of humans is when they lose knowledge and control of themselves.

There is no course of life so weak and sottish as that which is managed by order, method, and discipline.

It is setting a high value upon our opinions to roast men and women alive on account of them.