Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.

Consider first the nature of the business in hand; then examine thy own nature, whether thou hast strength to undertake it.

God has entrusted me with myself.

Asked, Who is the rich man? Epictetus replied, �He who is content.

It is difficulties that show what men are. For the future, in case of any difficulty, remember that God, like a gymnastic trainer, has pitted you against a rough antagonist. For what end? That you may be an Olympic conqueror; and this cannot be without toil.

We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with one hope.

What disturbs people's minds are not events but their judgments on events.