We ought to fly away from earth to heaven as quickly as we can; and to fly away is to become like God, as far as this is possible; and to become like him is to become holy, just, and wise.

I do believe that there are gods, and in a far higher sense than that in which any of my accusers believe in them.

[The Cretans have] more wit than words.

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

The greatest wealth is to live content with little.

A dog has the soul of a philosopher.

Only the dead will know the end of the war.