The best way of avenging thyself is not to become like the wrong-doer.

The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.

Get rid of the judgement ... get rid of the 'I am hurt,' you are rid of the hurt itself.

An angry look on the face is wholly against nature. If it be assumed frequently, beauty begins to perish, and in the end is quenched beyond rekindling.

Things that have a common quality ever quickly seek their kind.

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.

The best sort of revenue is not to be like him who did the injury.