It was the first and most striking characteristic of Socrates never to become heated in discourse, never to utter an injurious or insulting word -- on the contrary, he persistently bore insult from others and thus put an end to the fray.

Do not seek to bring things to pass in accordance with your wishes, but wish for them as they are, and you will find them.

To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself.

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

It's so simple really: If you say you're going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.