Socrates

The end of life is to be like God, and the soul following God will be like Him.

Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.

Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.

No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death. He and his are not neglected by the gods.

True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.

The unexamined life is not worth living.

Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued.

Beware the barrenness of a busy life.