Good masters generally have bad slaves, and bad slaves have good masters.
The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations.
But I like not these great successes of yours; for I know how jealous are the gods.
Of all possessions a friend is the most precious.
The worst pain a man can have is to know much and be impotent to act.
The gods loves to punish whatever is greater than the rest.