We gild our medicines with sweets; why not clothe truth and morals in peasant garments as well?
It must be admitted that there are some parts of the soul which we must entirely paralyse before we can live happily in this world.
A person of intellect without energy added to it, is a failure.
Society is divided into two classes, the shearers and the shorn.
Do not suppose opportunity will knock twice at your door.
Be my brother or I will kill you.