Everything is only for a day, both that which remembers and that which is remembered. Observe constantly that all things take place by change, and accustom thyself to consider that the nature of the Universe loves nothing so much as to change the things which are and to make new things like them. For everything that exists is in a manner the seed of that which will be.

Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.

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

I seek the truth...it is only persistence in self-delusion and ignorance that does harm.

When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you.

It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet.

Adapt yourself to the life you have been given; and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you.