People of superior refinement and of active disposition identify happiness with honour; for this is roughly speaking, the end of political life.

A man is his own best friend; therefore he ought to love himself best.

It is no part of a physician's business to use either persuasion or compulsion upon the patients.

Justice is the loveliest and health is the best. but the sweetest to obtain is the heart's desire.

The life of theoretical philosophy is the best and happiest a man can lead. Few men are capable of it and then only intermittently. For the rest there is a second-best way of life, that of moral virtue and practical wisdom.

Neither old people nor sour people seem to make friends easily; for there is little that is pleasant in them.

Adventure is worthwhile.