Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.

Don’t consent to be hurt and you won’t be hurt – this is a choice over which you have control

The cause of all human evils is the not being able to apply general principles to special cases.

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.

I must die. Must I then die lamenting? I must be put in chains. Must I then also lament? I must go into exile. Does any man then hinder me from going with smiles and cheerfulness and contentment?

Difficulties are things that show a person what they are.

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.