He who has seen present things has seen all, both everything which has taken place from all eternity and everything which will be for time without end; for all things are of one kin and of one form.

How many after being celebrated by fame have been given up to oblivion; and how many who have celebrated the fame of others have long been dead.

Glory arrives too late when it comes only to one's ashes

Whatever may happen to thee, it was prepared for thee from all eternity.

Do not disturb yourself by picturing your life as a whole; do not assemble in your mind the many and varied troubles which have come to you in the past and will come again in the future, but ask yourself with regard to every present difficulty: 'What is there in this that is unbearable and beyond endurance?'

Live with the gods. And he does so who constantly shows them that his soul is satisfied with what is assigned to him.

Do not be ashamed of help.