Light may earth's crumbling sand be laid on thee, that dogs may dig thy bones up easily

Suppose that men kill thee, cut thee in pieces, curse thee, what can these things do to prevent thy mind from remaining pure, wise, sober, just?

Accustom yourself not to be disregarding of what someone else has to say: as far as possible enter into the mind of the speaker.

God sees the inner spirit stripped of flesh, skin, and all debris. For his own mind only touches the spirit that he has allowed to flow from himself into our bodies. And if you can act the same way, you will rid yourself of all suffering. For surely if you are not preoccupied with the body that encloses you, you will not trouble yourself about clothes, houses, fame, and other showy trappings.

My city and state are Rome. But as a human being? The world. So for me, "good" can only mean what's good for both communities.

The opinion of 10,000 men is of no value if none of them know anything about the subject.

Limit time to the present. Meditate upon your last hour.