Against specious appearances we must set clear convictions, bright and ready for use. When death appears as an evil, we ought immediately to remember that evils are things to be avoided, but death is inevitable.

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

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

Make it your business to draw out the best in others by being an exemplar yourself.

Unremarkable lives are marked by the fear of not looking capable when trying something new.

Let no man think that he is loved by any who loveth none.

What will the world be quite overturned when you die?