It is of the nature of desire not to be satisfied, and most men live only for the gratification of it.

He who has overcome his fears will truly be free.

Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them. A true friend is one soul in two bodies

If they do not share equally enjoyments and toils, those who labor much and get little will necessarily complain of those who labor little and receive or consume much. But indeed there is always a difficulty in men living together and having all human relations in common, but especially in their having common property.

Soul and body, I suggest react sympathetically upon each other. A change in the state of the soul produces a change in the shape of the body and conversely, a change in the shape of the body produces a change in the state of the soul.

Where your talents and the needs of the world cross; there lies your vocation.

Happiness does not consist in pastimes and amusements but in virtuous activities.