Since, during storms, flames leap from the humid vapors and dark clouds emit deafening noises, is it surprising the lightning, when it strikes the ground, gives rise to truffles, which do not resemble plants?

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

Most people do not understand until old age what Plato tells them when they are young.

Speech is like cloth of Arras opened and put abroad, whereby the imagery doth appear in figure; whereas in thoughts they lie but as packs.

Solon being asked, namely, what city was best to live in. That city, he replied, in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.

Talkativeness has another plague attached to it, even curiosity; for praters wish to hear much that they may have much to say.

The wildest colts make the best horses.