Nothing befalls any man which he is not fitted to endure.

I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.

...if a man comes to his fortieth year, and has any understanding at all, he has virtually seen - thanks to their similarity - all possible happenings, both past and to come.

All is ephemeral - fame and the famous as well.

Here is the rule to remember in the future, When anything tempts you to be bitter: not, 'This is a misfortune' but 'To bear this worthily is good fortune.'

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

All things are in the act of change; thou thyself in ceaseless transformation and partial decay, and the whole universe with thee.