Better not to exist than live basely.

One's own escape from troubles makes one glad; but bringing friends to trouble is hard grief.

There is no witness so terrible, no accuser so powerful as conscience which dwells within us.

Kindness gives birth to kindness.

To live without evil belongs only to the gods.

Whoever thinks that he alone has speech, or possesses speech or mind above others, when unfolded such men are seen to be empty.

Count no mortal fortunate till he has departed this life free from pain.