The mind, conscious of rectitude, laughed to scorn the falsehood of report.

Note too that a faithful study of the liberal arts humanizes character and permits it not to be cruel.

They come to see; they come that they themselves may be seen.

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

I don't care what is written about me so long as it isn't true.

Learn from me that a wise man who has heard a criminal accusation related with so many absurd particulars ceases to be wise when he makes himself the echo of w…

Never promise more than you can perform.