First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

It is unlikely that the good of a snail should reside in its shell: so is it likely that the good of a man should?

Preach not to others what they should eat, but eat as becomes you and be silent.

All religions must be tolerated for every man must get to heaven in his own way.

No living being is held by anything so strongly as by its own needs. Whatever therefore appears a hindrance to these, be it brother, or father, or child, or mistress, or friend, is hated, abhorred, execrated.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Happiness is an equivalent for all troublesome things.