It is a ridiculous thing for a man not to fly from his own badness, which is indeed possible, but to fly from other men's badness, which is impossible.

In the same degree in which a man's mind is nearer to freedom from all passion, in the same degree also is it nearer to strength.

All men are made one for another: either then teach them better or bear with them.

‎"Begin the morning by saying to thyself, I shall meet with the busy-body, the ungrateful, arrogant, deceitful, envious, unsocial

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

Observe the movements of the stars as if you were running their courses with them, and let your mind constantly dwell on the changes of the elements into each other. Such imaginings wash away the filth of life on the ground.

The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.