It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little.

The only way to gall and fret effectively is for yourself to be a good and honest man.

Poverty is a virtue which one can teach oneself.

It is not that I am mad, it is only that my head is different from yours.

Of what use is a philosopher who doesn’t hurt anybody’s feelings?

I am a citizen of the world.

It takes a wise man to discover a wise man.

The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.

Blushing is the color of virtue.

Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards.