Know you not that a good man does nothing for appearance sake, but for the sake of having done right?

Don't demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them do. Accept events as they actually happen. That way, peace is possible.

What thou avoidest suffering thyself seek not to impose on others.

What else can I do, a lame old man, but sing hymns to God? If I were a nightingale, I would do the nightingale's part; if I were a swan, I would do as a swan. But now I am a rational creature, and I ought to praise God. This is my work. I do it, nor will I desert my post, so long as I am allowed to keep it. And I ask you to join me in this same song.

If you would be well spoken of, learn to be well-spoken; and having learnt to be well- spoken, strive also to be well-doing; so shall you succeed in being well spoken of.

Know you not that a good man does nothing for appearance sake, but for the sake of having done right?

Be not swept off your feet by the vividness of the impression, but say, "Impression, wait for me a little. Let me see what you are and what you represent. Let me try you."