Before the birth of Love, many fearful things took place through the empire of necessity; but when this god was born, all things rose to men.

It is possible that a man could live twice as long if he didn't spend the first half of his life acquiring habits that shortens the other half

As for me, all I know is I know nothing.

The really important thing is not to live, but to live well. And to live well meant, along with more enjoyable things in life, to live according to your principles.

Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.

If you will be guided by me, you will make little account of Socrates, and much more of truth.

I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.