A man's life is what his thoughts make of it.

Embellish the soul with simplicity, with prudence, and everything which is neither virtuous nor vicious. Love all men. Walk according to God; for, as a poet hath said, his laws govern all.

It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.

Limit time to the present. Meditate upon your last hour.

A man should remove not only unnecessary acts, but also unnecessary thoughts, for then superfluous activity will not follow.

Try to live the life of the good man who is more than content with what is allocated to him.