If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother.

Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.

Contentment, as it is a short road and pleasant, has great delight and little trouble.

I must die. Must I then die lamenting? I must be put in chains. Must I then also lament? I must go into exile. Does any man then hinder me from going with smiles and cheerfulness and contentment?

Give yourself fully to your endeavors. Decide to construct your character through excellent actions and determine to pay the price of a worthy goal. The trials you encounter will introduce you to your strengths.

To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete.

If you wish to be a writer, write.