In nothing do humans approach so nearly to the gods as doing good to others.

O wretched man, wretched not just because of what you are, but also because you do not know how wretched you are!

No one dances sober, unless he is insane.

Not only is there an art in knowing a thing, but also a certain art in teaching it.

Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body.

All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe, it will without doubt be brief.

Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.