There is no such thing as justice or injustice among those beasts that cannot make agreements not to injure or be injured. This is also true of those tribes that are unable or unwilling to make agreements not to injure or be injured.

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.

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

The guilty man may escape, but he cannot be sure of doing so.

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

The honor paid to a wise man is a great good for those who honor him.

As if they were our own handiwork we place a high value on our characters.