Retire into thyself. The rational principle which rules has this nature, that it is content with itself when it does what is just, and so secures tranquility.

Your mind will be like its habitual thoughts; for the soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts. Soak it then in such trains of thoughts as, for example: Where life is possible at all, a right life is possible.

When you need encouragement, think of the qualities the people around you have: this one's energy, that one's modesty, another's generosity, and so on. Nothing is as encouraging as when virtues are visibly embodied in the people around us, when we're practically showered with them. It's good to keep this in mind.

Remember this - that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life.

To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.

Let your one delight and refreshment be to pass from one service to the community to another, with God ever in mind.

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