...small too even the longest fame thereafter, which is itself subject to a succession of little men who quickly die, and have no knowledge of themselves, let alone of those long dead.

The one thing worth living for is to keep one's soul pure.

I consist of a little body and a soul.

We must press on then, in haste; not simply because every hour brings us nearer to death, but because even before then our powers of perception and comprehension begin to deteriorate.

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

Every instant of time... is a pinprick of eternity.

If it's time for you to go, leave willingly - as you would to accomplish anything that can be done with grace and honor.