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

When you want to hear a philosopher, do not say, 'You say nothing to me'; only show yourself worthy or fit to hear, and then you will see how you will move the speaker.

Try not to react merely in the moment. Pull back from the situation. Take a wider view. Compose yourself.

It is impossible that happiness, and yearning for what is not present, should ever be united.

To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete.

Don't demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them do. Accept events as they actually happen. That way, peace is possible.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.