We are too much accustomed to attribute to a single cause that which is the product of several, and the majority of our controversies come from that.

Because a thing is difficult for you, do not therefore suppose it to be beyond mortal power. On the contrary, if anything is possible and proper for man to do, assume that it must fall within your own capacity.

Embellish the soul with simplicity, with prudence, and everything which is neither virtuous nor vicious. Love all men. Walk according to God; for, as a poet hath said, his laws govern all.

Love the people with whom fate brings you together

A man should remove not only unnecessary acts, but also unnecessary thoughts, for then superfluous activity will not follow.

Neither worse then nor better is a thing made by being praised.

The main thing we were made for is to work with others.