But from the good health of the mind comes that which is dear to all and the object of prayer-happiness.

Of all the gods only death does not desire gifts.

For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.

Those who would learn must suffer. In our own despair, against our will, wisdom comes to us.

Overly persuasive a woman's ordinance spreads far, traveling fast; but fast dying a rumor voiced by a woman perishes.

There's only few people who have strength to honor someone's achievement without envy.

The reward of pain is experience.