In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face. Read Summary
There is only a finger's difference between a wise man and a fool. Read Summary
What I like to drink most is wine that belongs to others. Read Summary
Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves? Read Summary
I have nothing to ask but that you would remove to the other side, that you may not, by intercepting the sunshine, take from me what you cannot give. Read Summary
Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards. Read Summary
Modesty is the color of virtue. Read Summary
The great thieves lead away the little thief. Read Summary
The art of being a slave is to rule one's master. Read Summary
Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one. Read Summary
It takes a wise man to discover a wise man. Read Summary
The sun too penetrates into privies, but is not polluted by them. Read Summary
It was a favorite expression of Theophrastus that time was the most valuable thing that a man could spend. Read Summary
I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be. Read Summary
Blushing is the color of virtue. Read Summary
The foundation of every state is the education of its youth. Read Summary
It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little. Read Summary
Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings? Read Summary
The mob is the mother of tyrants. Read Summary
I know nothing, except the fact of my ignorance. Read Summary