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.

God has made all men to be happy.

To get or not to get what we desire can be equally disappointing.

God has entrusted me with myself.

If we are not stupid or insincere when we say that the good or ill of man lies within his own will, and that all beside is nothing to us, why are we still troubled?

Covetousness like jealousy, when it has taken root, never leaves a person, but with their life. Cowardice is the dread of what will happen.

Learn to distinguish what you can and can't control. Within our control are our own opinions, aspirations, desires and the things that repel us. They are directly subject to our influence.