"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they…"

"As regards the sexes, the male is by nature superior and the female inferior, the male ruler and the female subject."

"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self."

"The female is also more given to superstition and more credulous, and more apt to believe."

"The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival."