Death, the most dreaded of evils, is therefore of no concern to us; for while we exist death is not present, and when death is present we no longer exist.

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which can only exist when I do not?

Happiness is man's greatest aim in life. Tranquility and rationality are the cornerstones of happiness.

The things you really need are few and easy to come by; but the things you can imagine you need are infinite, and you will never be satisfied.

Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.

We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.

Not what we have But what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.

Being happy is knowing how to be content with little

Live your life without attracting attention.

If God listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.

We did not decide to be born hence

Women have broken through the glass ceiling, and they're now more and more in the power seats.

As a woman, you accept the situation, adapt to it, and do your best, whereas men would choose violence.

I spent one night in the hospital in my life. I was past 75 when that occurred.

It isn't the big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones.

I want to remain that family farmer independence, which I think is so critical to this country. I think it's helped build this country.

The best love affairs are those we never had.

Working out is modern couture. No outfit is going to make you look or feel as good as having a fit body. Buy less clothing and go to the gym instead.

I have served in the Congress during two wars and I have seen the impacts on our military, on their families and on our national deficit.