One original thought is worth a thousand mindless quotings

No man is hurt but by himself. ...Literally by how he interprets what happens to him. If he focusses on how it could have been better, he will be hurt. If he focusses on how it could have been worse, he will be happy. The same is true for women too.

By worrying as little as possible about fame.

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.

The sun, too, shines into cesspools and is not polluted.

Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.

Democritus says, "But we know nothing really; for truth lies deep down".