After all, what does fame everlasting mean? Mere vanity.

Everything harmonizes with me, which is harmonious to thee, o Universe. Nothing for me is too early or too late, which is in due time for thee.

We are born for cooperation, as are the feet, the hands, the eyelids, and the upper and lower jaws.

Suppose that men kill thee, cut thee in pieces, curse thee, what can these things do to prevent thy mind from remaining pure, wise, sober, just?

From Apollonius I learned freedom of will and undeviating steadiness of purpose; and to look to nothing else, not even for a moment, except to reason.

As far as you can, get into the habit of asking yourself in relation to any action taken by another: "What is his point of reference here?" But begin with yourself: examine yourself first.

Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.