He who is not happy with little will never be happy with much.

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

It was the first and most striking characteristic of Socrates never to become heated in discourse, never to utter an injurious or insulting word -- on the contrary, he persistently bore insult from others and thus put an end to the fray.

The flourishing life cannot be achieved until we moderate our desires and see how superficial and fleeting they are.

We should do everything both cautiously and confidently at the same time.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Fortune is an evil chain to the body, and vice to the soul.