In death, Alexander of Macedon's end differed no whit from his stable-boy's. Either both were received into the same generative principle of the universe, or both alike were dispersed into atoms.

To no man make yourself a boon companion: Your joy will be less but less will be your grief

Always take the short cut; and that is the rational one. Therefore say and do everything according to soundest reason.

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.

Misfortune nobly born is good fortune.

The cucumber is bitter? Then throw it out. There are brambles in the path? Then go around. That's all you need to know.

Objective judgement, now, at this very moment. Unselfish action, now, at this very moment. Willing acceptance - now, at this very moment - of all external events. That's all you need.