How can death be evil, when in its presence we are not aware of it?
By the same author and on kindred topics.
I am a citizen of the world.
Education is a restraint for the young, a consolation for the old, wealth for the poor and an ornament for the rich.
Asked why people give alms to beggars but not to philosophers, he answered that they fear they may become beggars themselves, but never philosophers.
The sun too visits filthy places without being defiled.
What have you gained from philosophy? — This at least, if nothing else: to be prepared for every fortune.
Stand out of my sun.
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