"If you wish to make Pythocles rich, do not give him more money; diminish his desires."

"The wise man is not afraid of death; indeed, he welcomes it as a release from the bondage of the body."

"Natural wealth is both limited and easy to acquire; but the wealth defined by vain fancies is always beyond reach."

"The wise man avoids pain, but does not seek pleasure."

"The wise man, when he suffers, does not complain, but remedies the pain."