Prize that which is best in the universe; and this is that which useth everything and ordereth everything.

The constant recollection of death is the test of human conduct.

The true joy of humankind is in doing that which is most proper to our nature; and the first property of people is to be kindly affected towards them that are of one kind with ourselves.

Because a thing is difficult for you, do not therefore suppose it to be beyond mortal power. On the contrary, if anything is possible and proper for man to do, assume that it must fall within your own capacity.

Reject your sense of injury, and the injury itself disappears.

Accept whatever comes to you woven in the pattern of your destiny, for what could more aptly fit your needs?

I, who have never willfully pained another, have no business to pain myself.