There is no man so fortunate that there shall not be by him when he is dying some who are pleased with what is going to happen.

Everything harmonizes with me, which is harmonious to thee, o Universe. Nothing for me is too early or too late, which is in due time for thee.

Your time has a limit set to it. Use it, then, to advance your enlightenment; or it will be gone, and never in your power again.

Life is a warfare and a stranger's sojourn, and after fame is oblivion.

Remember that all is opinion. For what was said by the Cynic Monimus is manifest: and manifest too is the use of what was said, if a man receives what may be got out of it as far as it is true.

Blot out vain pomp; check impulse; quench appetite; keep reason under its own control.

Think not disdainfully of death, but look on it with favor; for even death is one of the things that Nature wills.