There is no one who would not rather appear to know than to be taught.

For it would have been better that man should have been born dumb, nay, void of all reason, rather than that he should employ the gifts of Providence to the destruction of his neighbor.

When defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

Prune what is turgid, elevate what is commonplace, arrange what is disorderly, introduce rhythm where the language is harsh, modify where it is too absolute.

A religion without mystics is a philosophy.

When we cannot hope to win, it is an advantage to yield.

A liar must have a good memory. -Mendacem oportet esse memorem