I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.

Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.

You are a little soul bearing about a corpse, as Epictetus used to say.

...the infallible man does not exist.

If any man should conceive certain things as being really good, such as prudence, temperance, justice, fortitude, he would not after having first conceived these endure to listen to anything which should not be in harmony with what is really good.

If anyone can refute me-show me I'm making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective-I'l l gladly change. It's the truth I'm after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.

Stop whatever you're doing for a moment and ask yourself: Am I afraid of death because I won't be able to do this anymore?