Heraclitus says that Pittacus, when he had got Alcæus into his power, released him, saying, "Forgiveness is better than revenge.

Bion used to say that the way to the shades below was easy; he could go there with his eyes shut.

Bury me on my face," said Diogenes; and when he was asked why, he replied, "Because in a little while everything will be turned upside down.

Plato affirmed that the soul was immortal and clothed in many bodies successively.

The mountains too, at a distance, appear airy masses and smooth, but seen near at hand they are rough.

The sun too penetrates into privies, but is not polluted by them.

Diogenes, when asked from what country he came, replied, "I am a citizen of the world."