Not to help justice in her need would be an impiety.

But of the heaven which is above the heavens, what earthly poet ever did or ever will sing worthily?

Laws are partly formed for the sake of good men, in order to instruct them how they may live on friendly terms with one another, and partly for the sake of those who refuse to be instructed, whose spirit cannot be subdued, or softened, or hindered from plunging into evil.

People regard the same things, some as just and others as unjust, - about these they dispute; and so there arise wars and fightings among them.

Better a good enemy than a bad friend.

Our greatest blessings come to us by way of madness, provided the madness is given us by divine gift.

Mathematics is like draughts in being suitable for the young, not too difficult, amusing, and without peril to the state.