Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
The happiest life is to be without thought
Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.
A man though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.
Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.
Ill-gotten gains work evil.