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

It is your own convictions which compels you; that is, choice compels choice.

What is the first business of one who practices philosophy? To get rid of self-conceit. For it is impossible for anyone to begin to learn that which he thinks he already knows.

If any be unhappy, let him remember that he is unhappy by reason of himself alone. For God hath made all men to enjoy felicity and constancy of good.

The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

Reason is not measured by size or height, but by principle.

Difficulty shows what men are. Therefore when a difficulty falls upon you, remember that God, like a trainer of wrestlers, has matched you with a rough young man. Why? So that you may become an Olympic conqueror; but it is not accomplished without sweat.