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

Most men are in a coma when they are at rest and mad when they act.

The summit of pleasure is the elimination of all that gives pain.

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

If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not add to his store of money, but subtract from his desires.

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

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.