He is free who lives as he wishes to live; who is neither subject to compulsion nor to hindrance, nor to force; whose movements to action are not impeded, whose desires attain their purpose, and who does not fall into that which he would avoid.

When you have decided that a thing ought to be done and are doing it, never avoid bein seen doing it, though many shall form an unfavorable opinion about it. For if it is not right to do it, avoid doing the thing; but if it is right, why are you afraid of those who shall find fault wrongly?

It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded, but the fear of pain or death.

The flourishing life cannot be achieved until we moderate our desires and see how superficial and fleeting they are.

Be not diverted from your duty by any idle reflections the silly world may make upon you, for their censures are not in your power and should not be at all your concerns.

Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.