To use words and phrases in an easygoing manner without scrutinizing them too curiously is not in general a mark of ill-breeding. On the contrary, there is something low-bred in being too precise. But sometimes there is no help for it

Is it not, then, better to be ridiculous and friendly than clever and hostile?

Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions, but those who kindly reprove thy faults.

Virtue is the beauty of the soul.

Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live.

Are you not ashamed of your eagerness to possess as much wealth, reputation, and honors as possible, while you do not care for nor give thought to wisdom or truth, or the best possible state of your soul?

Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.