"The flesh cries out for an end to hunger, an end to thirst, an end to cold. If a man has these, and is confident of having them in the future, he might contend in happiness even with Zeus."

"The acquisition of riches has been for many men not an end, but a change, of troubles."

"The wise man avoids pain, but does not seek pleasure."

"Of all the things which wisdom provides for the happiness of the whole life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friendship."

"We must release ourselves from the prison of business and politics."