“By worrying as little as possible about fame.”

“Democritus says, "But we know nothing really; for truth lies deep down".”

“No man is hurt but by himself.”

“He has the most who is most content with the least.”

“Aristotle dines when it seems good to King Philip, but Diogenes when he himself pleases.”

“My brain more busy than the labouring spider Weaves tedious snares to trap mine enemies.”

“Our enemies are our outward consciences.”

“Whoever is sitting with friends is in the midst of a flower garden, though he may be in the fire. Whoever sits with an enemy is in the fire, even though he is in the midst of a garden.”