Remember that you are but an actor, acting whatever part the Master has ordained. It may be short or it may be long. If he wishes you to represent a poor man, do so heartily; if a cripple, or a magistrate, or a private man, in each case act your part with honor.

Once you know who you are and to whom you are linked, you will know what to do

If you set your heart upon philosophy, you must straightway prepare yourself to be laughed at and mocked by many who will say Behold a philosopher arisen among us! or How came you by that brow of scorn? But do you cherish no scorn, but hold to those things which seem to you the best, as one set by God in that place. Remember too, that if you abide in those ways, those who first mocked you, the same shall afterwards reverence you; but if you yield to them, you will be laughed at twice as much as before.

If a man is unhappy, remember that his unhappiness is his own fault, for God made all men to be happy.

Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress.

If you see anybody wail and complain, call him a slave, though he be clad in purple.

Freedom and happiness are won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.