Speech devoted to truth should be straightforward and plain

A hungry people listens not to reason, not cares for justice, nor is bent by any prayers.

Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind.

Demand not that I am the equal of the greatest, only that I am better than the wicked.

Speech devoted to truth should be straightforward and plain

A person's fears are lighter when the danger is at hand.

See what daily exercise does for one.