"Empty is the argument of the philosopher by which no human suffering is therapeutically treated."

"The beginning and the root of all good is the pleasure of the stomach; even wisdom and culture must be referred to this."

"The limit of a pleasant life is not exceeded by him who has put an end to the pain of want and has arranged his life to be safe from all disturbance."

"I was never anxious to please the mob, for I have not learned what pleases it."

"The end of all our actions is to be free from pain and fear."