Fame, they tell you, is air; but without air there is no life for any; without fame there is none for the best.
Delay in justice is injustice.
When a cat flatters ... he is not insincere: you may safely take it for real kindness.
He who first praises a book becomingly is next in merit to the author.
The highest price we can pay for anything; is to ask it.
Solitude is the audience-chamber of God.