Since it is possible that thou mayest depart from life this very moment, regulate every act and thought accordingly. But to go away from among men, if there are gods, is not a thing to be afraid of, for the gods will not involve thee in evil; but if indeed they do not exist, or if they have no concern about human affairs, what is it to me to live in a universe devoid of gods or devoid of Providence? But Gods there are, undoubtedly, and they regard human affairs; and have put it wholly in our power, that we should not fall into what is truly evil.

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.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

Look deeply. Don't miss the inherent quality and value of everything.

Do what you will. Even if you tear yourself apart, most people will continue doing the same things.

A man's happiness,-to do the things proper to man.

Think not disdainfully of death, but look on it with favor; for even death is one of the things that Nature wills.