He couldn't offend the gods with a pointed stick.
Plato used to say to Xenocrates the philosopher, who was rough and morose, "Good Xenocrates, sacrifice to the Graces.
Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.
I am whatever was, or is, or will be; and my veil no mortal ever took up.
A healer of others, himself diseased.
The same intelligence is required to marshal an army in battle and to order a good dinner. The first must be as formidable as possible, the second as pleasant as possible, to the participants.
Vultures are the most righteous of birds: they do not attack even the smallest living creature.
Sometimes they'll have performances and invite me to be a featured soloist. I think that is what they call it in that world-"featured soloist. "
We have to embrace obstacles to reach the next stage of joy
Insults sting but a little when they stem from a man's ignorance.
We've barley stepped into the bright glow of the realms when everything goes dark.