“A man possessed of splendid talents, which he often abused, and of a sound judgment, the admonitions of…”

“He that hath knowledge spareth his words.”

“This man, I say, is most perfect who shall have understood everything for himself, after having devised what…”

“Spintharus, speaking in commendation of Epaminondas, says he scarce ever met with any man who knew more and…”

“On one occasion Aristotle was asked how much educated men were superior to those uneducated: "As much," said…”

“He whose intellect overcomes his desire is higher than the angels; he whose desire overcomes his intellect is…”