Nature and wisdom never are at strife.

It were better to have no opinion of God at all than such a one as is unworthy of him; for the one is only belief - the other contempt.

When one is transported by rage, it is best to observe attentively the effects on those who deliver themselves over to the same passion.

I confess myself the greatest coward in the world, for I dare not do an ill thing.

When another is asked a question, take special care not to interrupt to answer it yourself.

When Demosthenes was asked what were the three most important aspects of oratory, he answered, 'Action, Action, Action.'

A fool cannot hold his tongue.