The religion of my doctor or my lawyer cannot matter. That consideration has nothing in common with the functions of the friendship they owe me.

Socrates and then Archesilaus used to make their pupils speak first; they spoke afterwards. 'Obest plerumque iss discere volunt authoritas eorum qui docent.' [For those who want to learn, the obstacle can often be the authority of those who teach]

The first distinction among men, and the first consideration that gave one precedence over another, was doubtless the advantage of beauty.

There is no greater enemy to those who would please than expectation.

The conduct of our lives is the true mirror of our doctrine.

The good opinion of the vulgar is injurious.

I love a friendship that flatters itself in the sharpness and vigor of its communications.