Moreover, the universe as a whole is infinite, for whatever is limited has an outermost edge to limit it, and such an edge is defined by something beyond. Since the universe has no edge, it has no limit; and since it lacks a limit, it is infinite and unbounded. Moreover, the universe is infinite both in the number of its atoms and in the extent of its void.

Men are so thoughtless, nay, so mad, that some, through fear of death, force themselves to die.

We cannot live pleasantly without living wisely and nobly and righteously.

Happiness is man's greatest aim in life. Tranquility and rationality are the cornerstones of happiness.

The greater the Difficulty the more Glory in surmounting it, and the loss of false Joys secures to us a much better Possession of real ones.

A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading fertility; it is, therefore, more delightful to give than to receive.

Nothing is sufficient for the person who finds sufficiency too little