Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy of great anxiety.
Wise men speak because they have something to say
He who advises a sick man, whose manner of life is prejudicial to health, is clearly bound first of all to change his patient's manner of life.
If there is no contradictory impression, there is nothing to awaken reflection
Life must be lived as play, playing certain games, making sacrifices, singing and dancing, and then a man will be able to propitiate the gods.
This City is what it is because our citizens are what they are.