Nature offers nothing that can be called this man's rather than another's; but under nature everything belongs to all.

He that can carp in the most eloquent or acute manner at the weakness of the human mind is held by his fellows as almost divine.

The mind has greater power over the emotions, and is less subject thereto, insofar as it understands all things to be necessary.

Those who know the true use of money, and regulate the measure of wealth according to their needs, live contented with few things.

He alone is free who lives with free consent under the entire guidance of reason.

In the state of nature, wrong-doing is impossible ; or, if anyone does wrong, it is to himself, not to another.

Fear cannot be without hope nor hope without fear. [They are the two sides of a coin, so learning how to manage fear through learning, understanding, rationality, controlled imagination, preparation, mental focus (including distraction) and a gratitude attitude is very helpful.]