"The greatest disturbance of the soul is not pain, but the fear of pain."

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

"Remember that you were born with two ears and one tongue, so that you may listen more and speak less."

"The wise man will not be more grateful for good things when they are present than when they are not."

"Of all the means which wisdom acquires to ensure happiness throughout the whole of life, by far the most important is the possession of friends."