First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
No great thing is created suddenly. There must be time. Give your best and always be kind.
Confidence in nonsense is a requirement for the creative process.
Men are not troubled by things themselves, but by their thoughts about them
What is it to be a philosopher? Is it not to be prepared against events?
Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.