The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.

When jarred, unavoidably, by circumstance revert at once to yourself and don't lose the rhythm more than you can help. You'll have a better grasp of harmony if you keep going back to it.

Receive the gifts of fortune without pride, and part with them without reluctance.

From the philosopher Catulus, never to be dismissive of a friend's accusation, even if it seems unreasonable, but to make every effort to restore the relationship to its normal condition.

Infinity is a fathomless gulf, into which all things vanish.

Nothing proceeds from nothingness, as also nothing passes away into non-existence.

I seek the truth...it is only persistence in self-delusion and ignorance that does harm.