The discovery of what is true and the practice of that which is good are the two most important aims of philosophy.
He wanted to know how they prayed to God in El Dorado. "We do not pray to him at all," said the reverend sage. "We have nothing to ask of him. He has given us all we want, and we give him thanks continually.
History is the lie commonly agreed upon.
If you want good laws, burn those you have and make new ones.
To enjoy life we must touch much of it lightly.
Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.