Neither the victories of the Olympic Games nor those achieved in battles make the man happy. The only victories that make him happy are those achieved against himself. Temptations and tests are combats. You have beaten one, two, many times; still fight. If you defeat at last you will be happy your entire life, as if you have always defeated.

Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress.

In the long run, every man will pay the penalty for this own misdeeds.

If what charms you is nothing but abstract principles, sit down and turn them over quietly in your mind: but never dub yourself a Philosopher.

What is it that every man seeks? To be secure, to be happy, to do what he pleases without restraint and without compulsion.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

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