Death is not the greatest of evils; it is worse to want to die, and not be able to.
A wise man does not chatter with one whose mind is sick.
For the gods, though slow to see, see well, whenever a man casting aside worship turns folly.
Wisdom is the most important part of happiness.
But whoever gives birth to useless children, what would you say of him except that he has bred sorrows for himself, and furnishes laughter for his enemies.
Everything is ideal to its parent.