We can do nothing without the body, let us always take care that it is in the best condition to sustain us.

Awareness of ignorance is the beginning of wisdom.

Are you not ashamed of your eagerness to possess as much wealth, reputation, and honors as possible, while you do not care for nor give thought to wisdom or truth, or the best possible state of your soul?

Flattery is like a painted armor; only for show.

Neither I nor any other man should, on trial or in way, contrive to avoid death at any cost.

Bad men live that they may eat and drink, whereas good men eat and drink that they may live.

Get not your friends by bare compliments but by giving them sensible tokens of your love.