It takes the whole of life to learn how to live, and - even more surprising - it takes the whole of life to learn how to die.

That poverty is no disaster is understood by everyone who has not yet succumbed to the madness of greed and luxury that turns everything topsy-turvy.

Those who boast of their descent, brag on what they owe to others.

We are always complaining that our days are few, and acting as though there would be no end to them.

Just as I shall select my ship when I am about to go on a voyage, or my house when I propose to take a residence, so shall I choose my death when I am about to depart from life.

A hungry people listens not to reason, not cares for justice, nor is bent by any prayers.

The most happy ought to wish for death.