There are innumerable worlds of different sizes. In some there is neither sun not moon, in others they are larger than in ours and others have more than one. These worlds are at irregular distances, more in one direction and less in another, and some are flourishing, others declining. Here they come into being, there they die, and they are distroyed by collision with one another. Some of the worlds have no animal or vegetable life nor any water.

The brave man is not only he who overcomes the enemy, but he who is stronger than pleasures. Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women.

Some men are masters of cities, but are enslaved to women.

Our sins are more easily remembered than our good deeds.

To a wise man, the whole earth is open; for the native land of a good soul is the whole earth.

Men have made an idol of luck as an excuse for their own thoughtlessness.

Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.