Consider frequently the connection of all things in the universe and their relation to one another. For things are somehow implicated with one another, and all in a way friendly to one another.

Live with the gods. And he does so who constantly shows them that his soul is satisfied with what is assigned to him.

Though thou be destined to live three thousand years and as many myriads besides, yet remember that no man loseth other life than that which he liveth, nor liveth other than that which he loseth.

And thou wilt give thyself relief, if thou doest every act of thy life as if it were the last.

Man is born for deeds of kindness.

Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretence.

Happiness is no other than soundness and perfection of mind.