When men are unhappy, they do not imagine they can ever cease to be so; and when some calamity has fallen on them, they do not see how they can get rid of it. Nevertheless, both arrive; and the gods have ordered it so, in the end men seek it from the gods

When you want to hear a philosopher, do not say, 'You say nothing to me'; only show yourself worthy or fit to hear, and then you will see how you will move the speaker.

Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress.

At this time is freedom anything but the right to live as we wish? Nothing else.

Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you and be silent.

With ills unending strives the putter off.

It is unlikely that the good of a snail should reside in its shell: so is it likely that the good of a man should?