True wisdom consists in not departing from nature and in molding our conduct according to her laws and model.
That is never too often repeated, which is never sufficiently learned.
Death's the discharge of our debt of sorrow.
Be not dazzled by beauty, but look for those inward qualities which are lasting.
It is the superfluous things for which men sweat.
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.