Lycurgus being asked why he, who in other respects appeared to be so zealous for the equal rights of men, did not make his government democratical rather than oligarchical, "Go you," replied the legislator, "and try a democracy in your own house.

It does not follow, that because a particular work of art succeeds in charming us, its creator also deserves our admiration.

It is wise to be silent when occasion requires, and better than to speak, though never so well.

A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.

An old doting fool, with one foot already in the grave.

Nor let us part with justice, like a cheap and common thing, for a small and trifling price.

Wisdom is neither gold, nor silver, nor fame, nor wealth, nor health, nor strength, nor beauty.