Practice yourself, for heaven's sake, in little things, and thence proceed to greater.

People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.

By accepting life's limits and inevitabilities and working with them rather than fighting them, we become free.

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

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.

Freedom and happiness come from understanding - and working with - our limits. Begin at once a program of self-mastery. Stick with your purpose. Do not seek external approval. Do not worry about anything outside of your control. The only things you command are your thoughts and actions. We choose our response. Stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self: for that does fall within your control.

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