And be silent for the most part, or else make only the most necessary remarks, and express these in few words. But rarely, and when occasion requires you to talk, talk, indeed, but about no ordinary topics. Do not talk about gladiators, or horseraces, or athletes, or things to eat or drink - topics that arise on all occasions; but above all, do not talk about people, either blaming, or praising, or comparing them.

Desire and happiness cannot live together.

It is not so much what happens to you as how you think about what happens." Epictetus

Books are the training weights of the mind.

Getting distracted by trifles is the easiest thing in the world… Focus on your main duty

Wish that everything should come about just as it does.

Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.