Conceal thy domestic ills.

What is it that is most beautiful? - The Universe; for it is the work of God. What is most powerful? - Necessity; because it triumphs over all things. What is most difficult? - To know one's self. What is most easy? - To give advice. What method must we take to lead a good life? - To do nothing we would condemn in others. What is necessary to happiness? - A sound body and a contented mind.

Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light.

Hope is the most universal of human possessions.

There are three attributes for which I am grateful to Fortune: that I was born, first, human and not animal; second, man and not woman; and third, Greek and not barbarian.

A multitude of words is no proof of a prudent mind.

Many words are not proof of the wise man, because the sage only talks when it's needed, and the words are measured and corresponding with the need.

Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still.

Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.

I did not become a father because I am fond of children.

We live not, in reality, on the summit of a solid earth but at the bottom of an ocean of air.

The past is certain, the future obscure.

If there is neither excessive wealth nor immoderate poverty in a nation, then justice may be said to prevail.

Who is happy? This is a person, who has a healthy body, is dowered with peace of mind and cultivates his talents.

Take Time by the forelock.

The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.