People need even the worst laws, because without them they would eat each other.
Only the sage is able to judge about poetry and music, even if he himself does not write lyrics.
The wise cannot turn into a mindless man.
We value our own character because it is our own, and we care whether others value it; so should we value the character of others.
Only stoop to pick up the fallen.
Prudence is the beginning of all and the ultimate good. That is why it is more valuable than philosophy.
The beginning and root of all pleasure is the pleasure of the stomach, even wisdom and the like are related to it.
Don't be afraid to do small favors: they'll think you're capable of more.
Necessity is a misfortune, but there is nothing necessary in living with necessity.
One sage is not above another.
Let us thank nature for making the necessary things easy and the heavy things unnecessary.
Live unnoticed.
Fate seldom opposes the wise.
The greatest of evils, death, has nothing to do with us, for as long as we exist it is absent; when it has already arrived we no longer exist.
You must laugh and philosophize, and at the same time take care of the household, use all your other faculties, and never stop speaking the truth of philosophy.
He who has many reasons to close accounts with life is a very insignificant man.
Mortal, go through life, but do not cling to it.
Man is unhappy either because of fear or because of foolish and boundless passion.
Gratitude is nice at the right time.
Nobility is necessary to serve friends.
Happy is he who is lucky to have a faithful friend.
God does everything in silence.
Favorites of the gods die young.
When you are young, listen to your elders.
In a dispute, boldness and clever talk often win, not truth.
Mutual love is strengthened with the help of children.
Power gives words the impression of truth.
In enmity, the friend is no different from the adversary.
Time heals all wounds.
There is no vice more vile than smugness.