Let him who has enough ask for nothing more.

Our sires' age was worse than our grandsires'. We their sons are more worthless than they: so in our turn we shall give the world a progeny yet more corrupt.

She - philosophy is equally helpful to the rich and poor: neglect her, and she equally harms the young and old.

Avoid greatness in a cottage there may be more real happiness than kings or their favourites enjoy.

While I am sane I shall compare nothing to the joy of a friend.

Make a good use of the present.

Tomorrow do thy worst, for I have lived today.