Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.

Things themselves don't hurt or hinder us. Things simply are what they are. How we view these things is another matter.People think what they will think; it is of no concern to us.

Living a good life leads to enduring happiness. Goodness in and of itself is the practice AND the reward.

You may fetter my leg, but Zeus himself cannot get the better of my free will.

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

Bear in mind that you should conduct yourself in life as at a feast.

Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.