The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.

What is it to be a philosopher? Is it not to be prepared against events?

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

An ignorant person is inclined to blame others for his own misfortune. To blame oneself is proof of progress. But the wise man never has to blame another or himself.

It doesn't take much to lose everything, just a little departure from reason

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."

We should do everything both cautiously and confidently at the same time.