I am quite ready to acknowledge . . . that I ought to be grieved at death, if I were not persuaded that I am going to other gods who are wise and good (of this I am as certain as I can be of any such matters), and to men departed who are better than those whom I leave behind. And therefore I do not grieve as I might have done, for I have good hope that there is yet something remaining for the dead.

All wars are fought for the acquisition of wealth

I believe that we cannot live better than in seeking to become better, nor more agreeably than having a clear conscience.

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.

The examined life is the only life worth living.

Laws are not made for the good.

There is no greater magnificence than to defeat oneself. That is the magnificence.