Despise not death, but welcome it, for nature wills it like all else.

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

Remember this - that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life.

This is the chief thing: be not perturbed, for all things are according to the nature of the universal.

You need to be prepared for firm decisions and action, without losing gentleness towards those who obstruct or abuse you. It's as great a weakness to be angry with them as it is to abandon your plan of action and give up through fear.

Life is short. Do not forget about the most important things in our life, living for other people and doing good for them.

Men despise one another and flatter one another; and men wish to raise themselves above one another, and crouch before one another.