 The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival. |
| In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme. |
| To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill. |
| Temperance is a mean with regard to pleasures. |
| Wit is educated insolence. |
| The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. |
| It is not once nor twice but times without number that the same ideas make their appearance in the world. |
| For one swallow does not make a summer, nor does one day; and so too one day, or a short time, does not make a man blessed and happy. |
| Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life. |
| Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit. |
| The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances. |
| The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Topics: Art |
| In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement of the various parts of the speech. |
| Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence; for these wish well alike to each other qua good, and they are good in themselves. Topics: Friendship |
| Nature does nothing in vain. |
| In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous. |
| I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. |
| Change in all things is sweet. |
| We make war that we may live in peace. |
| The best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake. Topics: Best Friend |
