It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.

Do not strive for things occurring to occur as you wish, but wish the things occurring as they occur, and you will flow well.

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.

Never depend on the admiration of others for self-satisfaction. It is a fact of life that other people, even people who love you, will not necessarily agree with your ideas, understand you always, or share your enthusiasms.

It is my business, to manage carefully and dexterously whatever happens

He is a drunkard who takes more than three glasses though he be not drunk.

It is your own convictions which compels you; that is, choice compels choice.