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.

For any particular thing, ask: What is it in itself? What is its nature?

If anyone can refute me-show me I'm making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective-I'l l gladly change. It's the truth I'm after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.

All that is from the gods is full of Providence.

It's time you realized that you have something in you more powerful and miraculous than the things that affect you and make you dance like a puppet.

Short is the little which remains to thee of life. Live as on a mountain.

All is as thinking makes it so