"It is not possible to live pleasantly without living prudently, honorably, and justly; nor to live prudently, honorably, and justly without living pleasantly."

"It is not possible to live a pleasant life without living wisely and honorably and justly, and it is not possible to live wisely and honorably and justly without living a pleasant life."

"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor."

"Against all things it is possible to find security, but with regard to death we all dwell in an unfortified city."

"A free life cannot acquire many possessions, because this is no easy thing to do without servility to mobs or monarchs."