Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.

For through wondering human beings now and in the beginning have been led to philosophizing.

Now the greatest external good we should assume to be the thing which we offer as a tribute to the gods, and which is most coveted by men of high station, and is the prize awarded for the noblest deeds; and such a thing is honor, for honor is clearly the greatest of external goods.

Why is it that all men who are outstanding in philosophy, poetry or the arts are melancholic?

The activity of God, which is transcendent in blessedness, is the activity of contemplation; and therefore among human activities that which is most akin to the divine activity of contemplation will be the greatest source of happiness.

The most important relationship we can all have is the one you have with yourself, the most important journey you can take is one of self-discovery. To know yourself, you must spend time with yourself, you must not be afraid to be alone. Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

Our feelings towards our friends reflect our feelings towards ourselves.