Love the little trade which thou hast learned, and be content therewith.

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

The universe is a single life comprising one substance and one soul.

From Alexander the Platonic, not frequently nor without necessity to say to any one, or to write in a letter, that I have no leisure; nor continually to excuse the neglect of duties required by our relation to those with whom we live, by alleging urgent occupations.

Run down the list of those who felt intense anger at something: the most famous, the most unfortunate, the most hated, the most whatever: Where is all that now? Smoke, dust, legend...or not even a legend. Think of all the examples. And how trivial the things we want so passionately are.

The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.

The universe is transformation: life is opinion.