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

Unremarkable lives are marked by the fear of not looking capable when trying something new.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

Silence is safer than speech.

Consider the bigger picture.....think things through and fully commit!

Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our own actions.

If your heart is quite set upon a crown, make and put on one of roses, for it will make the prettier appearance.