Socrates

Be of good cheer about death and know this as a truth-- that no evil can happen to a good read more

Be of good cheer about death and know this as a truth-- that no evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after death.

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what we would read more

The shortest and surest way to live with honor in the world is to be in reality what we would appear to be; all human virtues increase and strengthen themselves by the practice and experience of them.

The hour of departure has arrived and we go our ways; I to die, and you to live. Which is read more

The hour of departure has arrived and we go our ways; I to die, and you to live. Which is better? Only God knows.

Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . read more

Virtue does not come from wealth, but. . . wealth, and every other good thing which men have. . . comes from virtue.

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

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