We are not to give credit to the many, who say that none ought to be educated but the free; but rather to the philosophers, who say that the well-educated alone are free.

If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.

Men are not troubled by things themselves, but by their thoughts about them

What thou avoidest suffering thyself seek not to impose on others.

If you wish to write, write.

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.

People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.