If you are pained by any external thing, it is not this that disturbs you, but your own judgment about it.

Life is a stranger's sojourn, a night at an inn.

People generally despise where they flatter, and cringe to those they would gladly overtop; so that truth and ceremony are two things.

When we consider we are bound to be serviceable to mankind, and bear with their faults, we shall perceive there is a common tie of nature and relation between us.

Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back.

It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.

You must become an old man in good time if you wish to be an old man long.