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

As a man, casting off worn out garments taketh new ones, so the dweller in the body, entereth into ones that are new.

Concerning the Gods, there are those who deny the very existence of the Godhead; others say that it exists, but neither bestirs nor concerns itself not has forethought far anything. A third party attribute to it existence and forethought, but only for great and heavenly matters, not for anything that is on earth. A fourth party admit things on earth as well as in heaven, but only in general, and not with respect to each individual. A fifth, of whom were Ulysses and Socrates, are those that cry: -- I move not without Thy knowledge!

What matters most is what sort of person you are becoming. Wise individuals care only about whom they are today and who they can be tomorrow.

Any one thing in the creation is sufficient to demonstrate a Providence to a humble and grateful mind.

The soul that companies with virtue is like an ever-flowing source. It is a pure, clear, and wholesome draught, sweet, rich and generous of its store, that injures not, neither destroys.

Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.