There are infinite worlds both like and unlike this world of ours. For the atoms being infinite in number... are borne on far out into space.

A strict belief in fate is the worst of slavery, imposing upon our necks an everlasting lord and tyrant, whom we are to stand in awe of night and day.

Of all the gifts that wise Providence grants us to make life full and happy, friendship is the most beautiful.

The wealth required by nature is limited and is easy to procure; but the wealth required by vain ideals extends to infinity.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not.

A free life cannot acquire many possessions, because this is not easy to do without servility to mobs or monarchs.

What will happen to me if that which this desire seeks is achieved, and what if it is not?