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

When a man is proud because he can understand and explain the writings of Chrysippus, say to yourself, 'if Chrysippus had not written obscurely, this man would have had nothing to be proud of.'

Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our own actions.

If someone irritates you, it is only your own response that is irritating you. Therefore, when anyone seems to be provoking you, remember that it is only your judgment of the incident that provokes you. -

No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.

The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.