Without a purpose, nothing should be done.

He who follows reason in all things is both tranquil and active at the same time, and also cheerful and collected.

Only to the rational animal is it given to follow voluntarily what happens; but simply to follow is a necessity imposed on all.

Accept whatever comes to you woven in the pattern of your destiny, for what could more aptly fit your needs?

Every instant of time... is a pinprick of eternity.

The blazing fire makes flames and brightness out of everything thrown into it.

The lot assigned to every man is suited to him, and suits him to itself.