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.

Wisdom means understanding without any doubt that circumstances do not rise to meet our expectations. Events happen as they may. People behave as they will.

Against specious appearances we must set clear convictions, bright and ready for use. When death appears as an evil, we ought immediately to remember that evils are things to be avoided, but death is inevitable.

Unless we place our religion and our treasure in the same thing, religion will always be sacrificed.

Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.

No matter where you find yourself, comport yourself as if you were a distinguished person.

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