Not every difficult and dangerous thing is suitable for training, but only that which is conducive to success in achieving the object of our effort.

What will the world be quite overturned when you die?

No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage.

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.

If you wish to live a life free from sorrow, think of what is going to happen as if it had already happened.

Our duties naturally emerge form such fundamental relations as our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, our state or nation. Make it your regular habit to consider your roles-parent, child, neighbor, citizen, leader-and the natural duties that arise from them. Once you know who you are and to whom you are linked, you will know what to do.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.