To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

The materials are indifferent, but the use we make of them is not a matter of indifference.

Silence is safer than speech.

And be silent for the most part, or else make only the most necessary remarks, and express these in few words. But rarely, and when occasion requires you to talk, talk, indeed, but about no ordinary topics. Do not talk about gladiators, or horseraces, or athletes, or things to eat or drink - topics that arise on all occasions; but above all, do not talk about people, either blaming, or praising, or comparing them.

We tell lies, yet it is easy to show that lying is immoral.

-….when things seem to have reached that stage, merely say “I won’t play any longer”, and take your departure; but if you stay, stop lamenting.