After they had accustomed themselves at Rome to the spectacles of the slaughter of animals, they proceeded to those of the slaughter of men, to the gladiators.

Our truth of nowadays is not what is, but what others can be convinced of; just as we call "money" not only that which is legal, but also any counterfeit that will pass.

There are no truths, only moments of claryty passing for answers.

Off I go, rummaging about in books for sayings which please me.

There is no doubt that Greek and Latin are great and handsome ornaments, but we buy them too dear.

It is easier to sacrifice great than little things.

Intelligence is required to be able to know that a man knows not.