If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.

Nobody is qualified to become a statesman who is entirely ignorant of the problem of wheat.

I only wish that ordinary people had an unlimited capacity for doing harm; then they might have an unlimited power for doing good.

Be of good cheer about death and know this as a truth, that no evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death

I only know that I know nothing

All things in moderation, including moderation.

Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm & constant.