People who talk well but do nothing are like musical intruments; the sound is all they have to offer.

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

Why not whip the teacher when the pupil misbehaves?

Man is the most intelligent of the animals - and the most silly.

Those who have virtue always in their mouths, and neglect it in practice, are like a harp, which emits a sound pleasing to others, while itself is insensible of the music.

When asked what was the proper time for supper: If you are a rich man, whenever you please; and if you are a poor man, whenever you can.

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