"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."

"The wise man is happy even in torture."

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

"The beginning and the greatest good is prudence."

"The wise man, when he is in danger, laughs at the danger."