"Small-minded people are fond of saying, 'By Zeus, I wish I were not a philosopher!'"

"If you pin your hopes on things outside your control, taking upon yourself things which rightfully belong to others, you are liable to stumble, fall, suffer, and blame both gods and men."

"If you are struck by the appearance of any pleasure, guard yourself against being carried away by it; but let the thing wait for you, and allow yourself a short delay. Then think of two times: a time …"

"If you want to be a philosopher, prepare to be mocked."

"If you wish for nothing, you will be free."