It were no slight attainment could we merely fulfil what the nature of man implies.

Don't demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them do. Accept events as they actually happen. That way, peace is possible.

Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life.

Nature hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak.

Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.

Even as the Sun doth not wait for prayers and incantations to rise, but shines forth and is welcomed by all: so thou also wait not for clapping of hands and shouts and praise to do thy duty; nay, do good of thine own accord, and thou wilt be loved like the Sun.

If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.