Socrates

I only wish that ordinary people had an unlimited capacity for doing harm then they might have an unlimited power for doing good.

The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.

Not life, but good life, is to be chiefly valued.

My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you’ll be happy if not, you’ll become a philosopher.

Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.

By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.