When thou art above measure angry, bethink thee how momentary is man's life.
Since you are an integral part of a social system, let every act of yours contribute to the harmonization of social life. Any action that is not related directly or remotely to this social aim disturbs your life, and destroys your unity.
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
Why should we feel anger at the world? As if the world would notice?
Love the little trade which thou hast learned, and be content therewith.
A man's happiness,-to do the things proper to man.