Wise kings generally have wise counselors; and he must be a wise man himself who is capable of distinguishing one.

The health and vigor necessary for the practice of what is good, depend equally on both mind and body.

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

Chilo advised, "not to speak evil of the dead."

I have nothing to ask but that you would remove to the other side, that you may not, by intercepting the sunshine, take from me what you cannot give.

The art of being a slave is to rule one's master.

To become self-educated you should condemn yourself for all those things that you would criticize others.