All is as thinking makes it so

Give full attention and devotion to each act.

It is a ridiculous thing for a man not to fly from his own badness, which is indeed possible, but to fly from other men's badness, which is impossible.

Put from you the belief that 'I have been wronged', and with it will go the feeling. Reject your sense of injury, and the injury itself disappears.

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

It is a shame for the soul to be first to give way in this life, when thy body does not give way.

When you are offended at anyone's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. By attending to them, you will forget your anger and learn to live wisely.