Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.

He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

Asked, Who is the rich man? Epictetus replied, �He who is content.

Against specious appearances we must set clear convictions, bright and ready for use. When death appears as an evil, we ought immediately to remember that evils are things to be avoided, but death is inevitable.

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

If you would be good, first believe that you are bad.