Remember that you are an actor in a drama of such sort as the Author chooses: if short, then in a short one; if long, then in a long one. If it be His pleasure that you should enact a poor man, or a cripple, or a ruler, or a private citizen, see that you act it well. For this is your business, to act well the given part. But to choose it belongs to Another.

What is it to be a philosopher? Is it not to be prepared against events?

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

The flourishing life cannot be achieved until we moderate our desires and see how superficial and fleeting they are.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.

There is nothing good or evil save in the will.

The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.