I was not, I was, I am not, I care not. (Non fui, fui, non sum, non curo)

The wise man who has become accustomed to necessities knows better how to share with others than how to take from them, so great a treasure of self-sufficiency has he found.

Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.

If God listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.

We must meditate on what brings happiness, since when it has, it has everything, and when he misses, we do everything to have it

Luxurious food and drinks, in no way protect you from harm. Wealth beyond what is natural, is no more use than an overflowing container. Real value is not generated by theaters, and baths, perfumes or ointments, but by philosophy.

The mind that is much elevated and insolent with prosperity, and cast down with adversity, is generally abject and base.