Because your own strength is unequal to a task, do not assume it is beyond the powers of man.

Be not disgusted, nor discouraged, nor dissatisfied, if thou dost not succeed in doing everything according to right principles; but when thou bast failed, return back again, and be content if the greater part of what thou doest is consistent with man's nature, and love this to which thou returnest

Observe constantly that all things take place by change.

Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what's left and live it properly. What doesn't transmit light creates its own darkness.

Be not careless in deeds, nor confused in words, nor rambling in thought.

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

Live not one's life as though one had a thousand years, but live each day as the last.