When The Slave Auctioneer Asked In What

Aren't You Ashamed, You Who Walk Backward Along The Whole Path Of Existence, And Blame Me For Walking Backward Along The Path Of The Promenade?

When I Look Upon Seamen, Men Of Science And Philosophers, Man Is The Wisest Of All Beings; When I Look Upon Priests And Prophets Nothing Is As Contemptible As Man.

It Was A Favorite Expression Of Theophrastus That Time Was The Most Valuable Thing That A Man Could Spend.

People Who Talk Well But Do Nothing Are Like Musical Intruments; The Sound Is All They Have To Offer.

The Noblest People Are Those Despising Wealth, Learning, Pleasure And Life; Esteeming Above Them Poverty, Ignorance, Hardship And Death.