Those griefs smart most which are seen to be of our own choice.
The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.
I have no desire to suffer twice, in reality and then in retrospect.
Rash indeed is he who reckons on tomorrow, or happily on the days beyond it; for tomorrow is not, until today is past.
Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.
Chance never helps those who do not help themselves.