In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than in giving health to men.
It is not a virtue, but a deceptive copy and imitation of virtue, when we are led to the performance of duty by pleasure as its recompense.
Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.
Rashness attends youth, as prudence does old age.
Long life is denied us; therefore let us do something to show that we have lived.
Every man should bear his own grievances rather than detract from the comforts of another.