“All Earthquakes and Disasters are warnings; there’s too much corruption in the world”

“Time crumbles things; everything grows old under the power of Time and is forgotten through the lapse of Time.”

“Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history; for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular.”

“A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.”

“Hope is a waking dream.”

“There is only one way to avoid criticism,do nothing,say nothing,and be nothing.”

“Happiness is a quality of the soul…not a function of one’s material circumstances.”

“youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope.”

“Happiness is a state of activity.”

“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.”

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

“The high-minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think.”

“The gods too are fond of a joke.”

“The secret to humor is surprise.”