It is a mark of a mean capacity to spend much time on the things which concern the body, such as much exercise, much eating, much drinking, much easing of the body, much copulation. But these things should be done as subordinate things: and let all your care be directed to the mind.
No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage.
It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be a slave to them.
Act your part with honor.
Contentment comes not so much from great wealth as from few wants.
The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.