The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom.

Justice means minding one's own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.

Death is not the worst that can happen to men.

The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse men.

There are three classes of men lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain.