What does not benefit the hive is no benefit to the bee.
The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.
How ridiculous not to flee from one's own wickedness, which is possible, yet endeavor to flee from another's which is not.
The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.
Receive the gifts of fortune without pride, and part with them without reluctance.
Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow; make yourself good while life and power are still yours.