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

Each man's life is a kind of campaign, and a long and complicated one at that. You have to maintain the character of a soldier, and do each separate act at the bidding of the General.

When our friends are present we ought to treat them well; and when they are absent, to speak of them well.

If you would be good, first believe that you are bad.

Try to enjoy the great festival of life with other men!

If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.

If I was a nightingale I would sing like a nightingale; if a swan, like a swan. But since I am a rational creature my role is to praise God.