Pythagoras, when he was asked what time was, answered that it was the soul of this world.

Whenever anything is spoken against you that is not true, do not pass by or despise it because it is false; but forthwith examine yourself, and consider what you have said or done that may administer a just occasion of reproof.

Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.

Character is simply habit long continued.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

I am all that hath been, and is, and shall be; and my veil no mortal has hitherto raised.

Either is both, and Both is neither.