In a philosophical dispute, he gains most who is defeated, since he learns most.

Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist, death is not here. And when it does come, we no longer exist.

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.

The noble soul occupies itself with wisdom and friendship.

Necessity is an evil; but there is no necessity for continuing to live subject to necessity.

Launch your boat, blessed youth, and flee at full speed from every form of culture.

We have been born once and there can be no second birth. Fir all eternity we shall no longer be. But you, although you are not master of tomorrow, are postponing your happiness.