It is a base thing for a man among the people not to obey those in command. Never in a state can the laws be well administered when fear does not stand firm.

But whoever gives birth to useless children, what would you say of him except that he has bred sorrows for himself, and furnishes laughter for his enemies.

To be doing good deeds is man's most glorious task.

All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.

I see that all of us who live are nothing but images or insubstantial shadow.

Oh child, may you be happier than your father, but in all other respects alike. And then you would not be bad.

God's dice always have a lucky roll.