Neither in thy actions be sluggish nor in thy conversation without method, nor wandering in thy thoughts, nor let there be in thy soul inward contention nor external effusion, nor in life be so busy as to have no leisure.

Time is like a river made up of the events which happen, and a violent stream; for as soon as a thing has been seen, it is carried away, and another comes in its place, and this will be carried away too.

Treat with utmost respect your power of forming opinions, for this power alone guards you against making assumptions that are contrary to nature and judgments that overthrow the rule of reason.

Be like the rocky headland on which the waves constantly break. It stands firm, and round it the seething waters are laid to rest.

If the gods care not for me and for my children, There is a reason for it.

Men are born for each other's sake, so either teach people or endure them

When men are inhuman, take care not to feel towards them as they do towards other humans.