Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.

The essence of philosophy is that a man should so live that his happiness shall depend as little as possible on external things.

The wise realize that some things are within their control, and most things are not. They learn early on to distinguish between what they can and can't regulate.

Every place is safe to him who lives with justice.

Whenever you are angry, be assured that it is not only a present evil, but that you have increased a habit.

Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.

I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose.