Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.

The ideal condition would be, I admit, that men should be right by instinct; but since we are all likely to go astray, The reasonable thing is to learn from those who can teach

The stubbornest of wills Are soonest bended, as the hardest iron, O'er-heated in the fire to brittleness,Flies soonest into fragments, shivered through.

What house, bloated with luxury, ever became prosperous without a woman's excellence?

Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.

The Greeks could be a crushing bore. I recommend dressing everyone in combat fatigues or S&M gear.

Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.