I am called a dog because I fawn on those who give me anything, I yelp at those who refuse, and I set my teeth in rascals.
From Diogenes
As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the former instruct him and the latter take him to task.
The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust.
A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies.
Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?
The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.
It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?
The great thieves lead away the little thief.
Modesty is the color of virtue.
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