When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes.

Before you sleep, read something that is exquisite, and worth remembering.

By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not rid men's minds of him

Humility is truth.

A good prince will tax as lightly as possible those commodities which are used by the poorest members of society: grain, bread, beer, wine, clothing, and all other staples without which human life could not exist

By burning Luther's books you may rid your bookshelves of him, but you will not rid men's minds of him.