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.

The giving of riches and honors to a wicked man is like giving strong wine to him that hath a fever.

Proper listening is the foundation of proper living.

Rest is the sweet sauce of labor.

Riches for the most part are hurtful to them that possess them.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.