When a man is proud because he can understand and explain the writings of Chrysippus, say to yourself, 'if Chrysippus had not written obscurely, this man would have had nothing to be proud of.'

Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.

We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.

You lose only the things you have

Sickness is a hindrance to the body, but not to your ability to choose, unless that is your choice. Lameness is a hindrance to the leg, but not to your ability to choose. Say this to yourself with regard to everything that happens, then you will see such obstacles as hindrances to something else, but not to yourself.

Living a good life leads to enduring happiness. Goodness in and of itself is the practice AND the reward.

You are but an appearance, and not absolutely the thing you appear to be.