The whole earth is the sepulchre of famous men.
Three of the gravest failings, want of sense, of courage, or of vigilance.
An avowal of poverty is no disgrace to any man; to make no effort to escape it is indeed disgraceful.
Ignorance is bold and knowledge reserved.
Mankind are tolerant of the praises of others as long as each hearer thinks that he can do as well or nearly as well himself, but, when the speaker rises above him, jealousy is aroused and he begins to be incredulous.
We Greeks believe that a man who takes no part in public affairs is not merely lazy, but good for nothing