If it's time for you to go, leave willingly - as you would to accomplish anything that can be done with grace and honor.

He would be the finer gentleman that should leave the world without having tasted of lying or pretence of any sort, or of wantonness or conceit.

Live with the gods. And he does so who constantly shows them that his soul is satisfied with what is assigned to him.

Misfortune nobly born is good fortune.

Be like the rocky headland on which the waves constantly break. It stands firm, and round it the seething waters are laid to rest.

Remember that all is opinion.

Leave other people's mistakes where they lie.