The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool. Epicurus on adversity
It is better for you to be free of fear lying upon a pallet,than to have a golden couch and a rich table and be full of trouble. Epicurus on wealth
Love that has nothing but beauty to keep it in good health is short lived, and apt to have ague fits. Erasmus on beauty
The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war. Desiderius Erasmus on peace
Luther was guilty of two great crimes - he struck the Pope in his crown, and the monks in their belly. Desiderius Erasmus on reform
War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it. Desiderius Erasmus on war
Love won't be tampered with, love won't go away. Push it to one side and it creeps to the other. Louise Erdrich on love
There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me. John Erskine on beauty
Thus I have maintained by English history, that in proportion as the press has been free, English government has been secure. Thomas Erskine on press
All is change; all yields its place and goes. Euripedes on change
In misfortune, what friend remains a friend? Euripides on adversity
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain. Euripides on adversity
Human misery must somewhere have a stop: there is no wind that always blows a storm. Euripides on adversity
Youth is the best time to be rich, and the best time to be poor. Euripides on age
This is courage in a man: to bear unflinchingly what heaven sends. Euripides on courage
I would prefer as friend a good man ignorant than one more clever who is evil too. Euripides on friendship
Of mortals there is no one who is happy. If wealth flows in upon one, one may be perhaps Luckier than one's neighbor, but still not happy. Euripides on happiness
Happiness is brief. It will not stay. God batters at its sails. Euripides on happiness
Love must not touch the marrow of the soul. Our affections must be breakable chains that we can cast them off or tighten them. Euripides on love
He is not a lover who does not love forever. Euripides on love