There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
I do not hate the man, but his vices.
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
Work divided is in that manner shortened.
A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.
Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.