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

No man is disturbed by things, but by his opinion about things.

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

Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire.

Exceed due measure, and the most delightful things become the least delightful.

If you seek Truth, you will not seek to gain a victory by every possible means; and when you have found Truth, you need not fear being defeated.

If anyone is unhappy, remember that his unhappiness is his own fault... Nothing else is the cause of anxiety or loss of tranquility except our own opinion.