It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.
We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.
It was a favorite expression of Theophrastus that time was the most valuable thing that a man could spend.
Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.
Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.
Democritus says, "But we know nothing really; for truth lies deep down".