By convention there is colour, by convention sweetness, by convention bitterness, but in reality there are atoms and space.

By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.

Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.

Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.

Good means not merely not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.

I would rather discover one true cause than gain the kingdom of Persia.

If thou suffer injustice, console thyself; the true unhappiness is in doing it.

If you would know contentment, let your deeds be few.