On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.

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.

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Whoever is going to listen to the philosophers needs a considerable practice in listening.

In theory there is nothing to hinder our following what we are taught;but in life there are many things to draw us aside.

He who exercises wisdom exercises the knowledge which is about God.