You see these fish carved finely in relief by Phidian art? Add water; they will swim

When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is man's life.

"The robber of your free will," writes Epictetus, "does not exist

The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.

The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth, you have given away

The art of living is more like that of wrestling than of dancing; the main thing is to stand firm and be ready for an unseen attack.