"The wise man laughs at fate, since he knows that some things happen by necessity, others by chance, and others through his own agency."

"The limit of a pleasant life is not exceeded by him who has put an end to the pain of want and has arranged his life to be safe from all disturbance."

"The wise man is not perturbed by the most disturbing things."

"The greatest security of all is to be found in a quiet life withdrawn from the multitude."

"The truly wise man is he who does not grieve for what he has not, but rejoices in what he has."