Rehearse death. To say this is to tell a person to rehearse his freedom. A person who has learned how to die has unlearned how to be a slave. He is above, or at any rate, beyond the reach of, all political powers.

Epileptics know by signs when attacks are imminent and take precautions accordingly; we must do the same in regard to anger

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.

Retire into yourself as much as possible. Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach.

Every one has time if he likes. Business runs after nobody: people cling to it of their own free will and think that to be busy is a proof of happiness.

The foremost art of Kings is the power to endure hatred.

Life is long if it is full.