If there is neither excessive wealth nor immoderate poverty in a nation, then justice may be said to prevail.

Conceal thy domestic ills.

Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light.

What is it that is most beautiful? - The Universe; for it is the work of God. What is most powerful? - Necessity; because it triumphs over all things. What is most difficult? - To know one's self. What is most easy? - To give advice. What method must we take to lead a good life? - To do nothing we would condemn in others. What is necessary to happiness? - A sound body and a contented mind.

Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still.

I will be sufficiently rewarded if when telling it to others you will not claim the discovery as your own, but will say it was mine.

The past is certain, the future obscure.