It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself. Votes: 13
We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink. Votes: 8
The time when most of you should withdraw into yourself is when you are forced to be in a crowd. Votes: 2
The words of that philosopher who offers no therapy for human suffering are empty and vain. Votes: 0
Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss. Votes: 0
If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not add to his store of money, but subtract from his desires. Votes: 0
Death is nothing to us, since when we are, death has not come, and when death has come, we are not. Votes: 0
There is nothing terrible in life for the man who realizes there is nothing terrible in death. Votes: 0
But the universe is infinite. Votes: 0
Necessity is an evil; but there is no necessity for continuing to live subject to necessity. Votes: 0
Men are so thoughtless, nay, so mad, that some, through fear of death, force themselves to die. Votes: 0
Let nothing be done in your life, which will cause you fear if it becomes known to your neighbor. Votes: 0