Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

One must have the courage to speak the truth, especially when speaking of the truth.

When a multitude exercises authority, it is even more cruel than the tyrants.

True philosophers are those who enjoy contemplating the truth.

The virtuous person is content with dreaming what the sinner accomplishes in life.

Mockery and ridicule are, among all insults, the least forgiven.

Man is a charioteer who drives a carriage pulled by two spirited horses: pleasure and duty. The skill of the charioteer lies in tempering the fiery nature of the black steed (pleasure) and harmonizing it with the white (duty) to run without losing balance.

Everything that is born necessarily comes from a cause; for without a cause, nothing can have its origin.

There are three faculties in man: reason, which enlightens and dominates; courage or spirit, which acts; and the senses, which obey.