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

Once you know who you are and to whom you are linked, you will know what to do

Be careful to leave your sons well instructed rather than rich, for the hopes of the instructed are better than the wealth of the ignorant.

It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.

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

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?

Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.