Death is nothing to us: for that which is dissolved is without sensation; and that which lacks sensation is nothing to us.

A strong belief in fate is the worst kind of slavery; on the other hand, there is a comfort in the thought that God will be moved by our prayers.

Injustice is not evil in itself, but only in the fear and apprehension that one will not escape those who have been set up to punish the offense.

If you would enjoy real freedom, you must be the slave of Philosophy.

If death causes you no pain when you're dead, it is foolish to allow the fear of it to cause you pain now.

It is vain to ask of the gods what man is capable of supplying for himself.

It is possible to provide security against other ills, but as far as death is concerned, we men live in a city without walls.