It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little. – Diogenes

We must conceive of this whole universe as one commonwealth of which both gods and men are members. – Marcus Tullius Cicero

Every woman needs one man in her life who is strong and responsible. Given this security, she can proceed to do what she really wants to do-fall in love with men who are weak and irresponsible. – Richard J. Needham