That which has died falls not out of the universe. If it stays here, it also changes here, and is dissolved into its proper parts, which are elements of the universe and of thyself. And these too change, and they murmur not".

Why should any of these things that happen externally distract thee? Give thyself leisure to learn some good thing: cease roving to and fro.

To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.

Dig inside. Inside is the fountain of good, and it will forever flow, if you will forever dig.

When we consider we are bound to be serviceable to mankind, and bear with their faults, we shall perceive there is a common tie of nature and relation between us.

All is ephemeral - fame and the famous as well.

There is a limit circumscribed to your time – if you do not use it to clear away your clouds, it will be gone, and you will be gone, and the opportunity will not return