Remember that the sole life which a man can lose is that which he is living at the moment.

Thou art a little soul bearing about a corpse.

Nothing happens to any man which he is not formed by nature to bear. The same things happen to another, and either because he does not see that they have happened or because he would show a great spirit he is firm and remains unharmed. It is a shame then that ignorance and conceit should be stronger than wisdom.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Frequently consider the connection of all things in the universe.

The honest and good man ought to be exactly like a man who smells strong, so that the bystander as soon as he comes near him must smell whether he choose or not.

How easy it is to repel and release every impression which is troublesome and immediately to be tranquil.