Think of the universal substance, of which thou has a very small portion; and of universal time, of which a short and indivisible interval has been assigned to thee; and of that which is fixed by destiny, and how small a part of it thou art

If thou workest at that which is before thee ... expecting nothing, fearing nothing, but satisfied with thy present activity according to Nature, and with heroic truth in every word and sound which thou utterest, thou wilt live happy. And there is no man who is able to prevent this.

What we do in life ripples in eternity.

It's normal to feel pain in your hands and feet, if you're using your feet as feet and your hands as hands. And for a human being to feel stress is normal - if he's living a normal life. And if it's normal, how can it be bad?

In the morning, when you are sluggish about getting up, let this thought be present: 'I am rising to a man's work.'

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.

Remember that all things are only opinion and that it is in your power to think as you please.