Without a purpose, nothing should be done.

Treat with utmost respect your power of forming opinions, for this power alone guards you against making assumptions that are contrary to nature and judgments that overthrow the rule of reason.

Each of us needs what nature gives us, when nature gives us.

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?

Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart.

Stop whatever you're doing for a moment and ask yourself: Am I afraid of death because I won't be able to do this anymore?