The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool.

Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss.

We must consider both the ultimate end and all clear sensory evidence, to which we refer our opinions; for otherwise everything will be full of uncertainty and confusion.

Empty is the argument of the philosopher which does not relieve any human suffering.

Death is nothing to us, since when we are, death has not come, and when death has come, we are not.

It is better for you to be free of fear lying upon a pallet, than to have a golden couch and a rich table and be full of trouble.

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