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

Neither one should hesitate about dedicating oneself to philosophy when young, nor should get tired of doing it when one's old, because no one is ever too young or too old to reach one's soul's healthy.

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

A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading fertility; it is, therefore, more delightful to give than to receive.

The fool, with all his other faults, has this also, he is always getting ready to live.

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

Only the just man enjoys peace of mind.