I do not know whether there are gods, but there ought to be.

Let us not unlearn what we have already learned

The chief good is the suspension of the judgment [especially negative judgement], which tranquillity of mind follows like its shadow.

Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?

You will become a teacher of yourself when for the same things that you blame others, you also blame yourself.

Fools! You think of "god" as a sentient being. God is the word used to represent a force. This force created nothing, it just helps things along. It does not answer prayers, although it may make you think of a way to solve a problem. It has the power to influence you, but not decide for you.

Education gives sobriety to the young, comfort to the old, riches to the poor and is an ornament to the rich.