Experience proves that anyone who has studied geometry is infinitely quicker to grasp difficult subjects than one who has not.

If in a discussion of many matters ... we are not able to give perfectly exact and self-consistent accounts, do not be surprised: rather we would be content if we provide accounts that are second to none in probability.

What I say is that 'just' or 'right' means nothing but what is in the interest of the stronger party.

When you swear, swear seriously and solemnly, but at the same time with a smile, for a smile is the twin sister of seriousness.

The three wishes of every man: to be healthy, to be rich by honest means, and to be beautiful.

Only the dead have seen the end of war.

Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.