Because the rich are generally few in number, while the poor are many, they appear to be antagonistic, and as the one or the other prevails they form the government. Hence arises the common opinion that there are two kinds of government - democracy and oligarchy.

This body is not a home, but an inn; and that only for a short time. Seneca Friendship is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Men cling to life even at the cost of enduring great misfortune.

Happiness is essentially perfect; so that the happy man requires in addition the goods of the body, external goods and the gifts of fortune, in order that his activity may not be impeded through lack of them.

Speech is the representation of the mind, and writing is the representation of speech.

Self-sufficiency is both a good and an absolute good.

Man first begins to philosophize when the necessities of life are supplied.