I was born to join in love, not hate - that is my nature.
Many are the wonders of the world, and none so wonderful as man.
One's own escape from troubles makes one glad; but bringing friends to trouble is hard grief.
For the dead there are no more toils.
It is only great souls that know how much glory there is in being good.
Heap up great wealth in your house, if you wish, and live as a tyrant, but, if the enjoyment of these things be lacking, I would not buy the rest for the shadow of smoke as against happiness.