Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

This is a sickness rooted and inherent in the nature of a tyranny: that he that holds it does not trust his friends.

ATHENA: There are two sides to this dispute. I've heard only one half the argument. (...) So you two parties, summon your witnesses, set out your proofs, with sworn evidence to back your stories. Once I've picked the finest men in Athens, I'll return. They'll rule fairly in this case, bound by a sworn oath to act with justice.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

We must pronounce him fortunate who has ended his life in fair prosperity.

Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.

In every tyrant's heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.