Do not act as if you had a thousand years to live.

Purge your mind of all aimless and idle thoughts, especially those that pry into the affairs of others or wish them ill.

God sees the inner spirit stripped of flesh, skin, and all debris. For his own mind only touches the spirit that he has allowed to flow from himself into our bodies. And if you can act the same way, you will rid yourself of all suffering. For surely if you are not preoccupied with the body that encloses you, you will not trouble yourself about clothes, houses, fame, and other showy trappings.

He who follows reason in all things is both tranquil and active at the same time, and also cheerful and collected.

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

Everything is here for a purpose, from horses to vine shoots. What's surprising about that? Even the sun will tell you, "I have a purpose," and the other goods as well.

Live each day as if it be your last.