Be Moderate In Order To Taste The

I Have Never Wished To Cater To The Crowd; For What I Know They Do Not Approve, And What They Approve I Do Not Know.

The Honor Paid To A Wise Man Is A Great Good For Those Who Honor Him.

I Spit Upon Luxurious Pleasures, Not For Their Own Sake, But Because Of The Inconveniences That Follow Them.

The Pleasant Life Is Not Produced By Continual Drinking And Dancing, Nor Sexual Intercourse, Nor Rare Dishes Of Sea Food And Other Delicacies Of A Luxurious Table. On The Contrary, It Is Produced By Sober Reasoning Which Examines The Motives For Every Choice And Avoidance, Driving Away Beliefs Which Are The Source Of Mental Disturbances.

I Never Desired To Please The Rabble. What Pleased Them, I Did Not Learn; And What I Knew Was Far Removed From Their Understanding.