The whole Earth is at the hand of the wise man, since the fatherland of an elevated soul is the Universe.

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

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

To speak but little becomes a woman; and she is best adorned who is in plain attire.

Good means not [merely] not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.

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

Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.