Nothing is sufficient for the person who finds sufficiency too little

He who understands the limits of life knows that it is easy to obtain that which removes the pain of want and makes the whole of life complete and perfect. Thus he has no longer any need of things which involve struggle.

The time when most of you should withdraw into yourself is when you are forced to be in a crowd.

For a wrongdoer to be undetected is difficult; and for him to have confidence that his concealment will continue is impossible.

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

Misfortune seldom intrudes upon the wise man; his greatest and highest interests are directed by reason throughout the course of life.

The noble soul occupies itself with wisdom and friendship.