And obstinacy is the sister of constancy, at least in vigour and stability.

When I was young, beautiful ancient statues were castrated, so that the eye might not be corrupted.... Nothing was gained, unless horses and asses had also been castrated.

The soul that has no established aim loses itself

Opinion is a powerful party, bold, and without measure.

Oh, a friend! How true is that old saying, that the enjoyment of one is sweeter and more necessary than that of the elements of water and fire!

Is it not a noble farce, wherein kings, republics, and emperors have for so many ages played their parts, and to which the whole vast universe serves for a theatre?

Decency, not to dare to do that in public which it is decent enough to do in private.