"We must exercise ourselves in the things which bring happiness, since, if that be present, we have everything, and if that be absent, all our actions are directed to attaining it."

"If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not give him more money; diminish his desires."

"Against all things it is possible to provide security, but as against death we all live in an unwalled city."

"Luxury and gluttony are not the path to pleasure, but moderation and self-sufficiency."

"When we are young, we should not hesitate to philosophize, and when we are old, we should not grow tired of philosophizing. For no one is too young or too old to attain health of the soul."