Remember that man lives only in the present, in this fleeting instant; all the rest of his life is either past and gone, or not yet revealed.

Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back.

The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.

Every living organism is fulfilled when it follows the right path for its own nature.

One of the recurring themes in Marcus' handbook is leadership's responsibility to work intelligently with what it is given and not waste time fantasizing about a world of flawless people and perfect choices.

Be like the rocky headland on which the waves constantly break. It stands firm, and round it the seething waters are laid to rest.

People generally despise where they flatter, and cringe to those they would gladly overtop; so that truth and ceremony are two things.