It is a sin to persue pleasure as a good and to avoid pain as a evil.

Retire into thyself. The rational principle which rules has this nature, that it is content with itself when it does what is just, and so secures tranquility.

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

Remember that there is a God who desires neither praise nor glory from men created in his image, but rather that they, guided by the understanding given them, should in their actions become like unto him.

Love the little trade which thou hast learned, and be content therewith.

Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear.

Remember that to change your mind and follow him who sets you right is to be none the less free than you were before.