I am not eternity, but a man; a part of the whole, as an hour is of the day.

If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother.

You are but an appearance, and not absolutely the thing you appear to be.

We do not choose our own parts in life, and have nothing to do with those parts. Our duty is confined to playing them well.

What thou avoidest suffering thyself seek not to impose on others.

Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!

If you would be good, first believe that you are bad.