Are these things good for any other reason except that they end in pleasure, and get rid of and avert pain? Are you looking to any other standard but pleasure and pain when you call them good?

Everything that deceives may be said to enchant.

I don't know anything that gives me greater pleasure, or profit either, than talking or listening to philosophy. But when it comes to ordinary conversation, such as the stuff you talk about financiers and the money market, well, I find it pretty tiresome personally, and I feel sorry that my friends should think they're being very busy when they're really doing absolutely nothing. Of course, I know your idea of me: you think I'm just a poor unfortunate, and I shouldn't wonder if your right. But then I dont THINK that you're unfortunate - I know you are.

Take charge of your thoughts. You can do what you will with them

Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens.

Perhaps there is a pattern set up in the heavens for one who desires to see it, and having seen it, to find one in himself.

When you admonish a wrongdoer, do so gently, that it may not lead to hostility.