Men create the gods after their own images.

All flatterers are mercenary, and all low-minded men are flatterers.

Masculine republics give way to feminine democracies, and feminine democracies give way to tyranny.

The man who is truly good and wise will bear with dignity whatever fortune sends, and will always make the best of his circumstances.

To die, and thus avoid poverty or love, or anything painful, is not the part of a brave man, but rather of a coward; for it is cowardice to avoid trouble, and the suicide does not undergo death because it is honorable, but in order to avoid evil.

Nature does nothing in vain. Therefore, it is imperative for persons to act in accordance with their nature and develop their latent talents, in order to be content and complete.

Happiness is prosperity combined with virtue.