No one can lead a happy life, or even one that is bearable, without the pursuit of wisdom, and that the perfection of wisdom is what makes the happy life, although even the beginnings of wisdom make life bearable. Yet this conviction, clear as it is, needs to be strengthened and given deeper roots through daily reflection; making noble resolutions is not a important as keeping the resolutions you have made already.

A man who suffers or stresses before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary

A man afraid of death will never play the part of a live man.

No man finds it difficult to return to nature except the man who has deserted nature.

Apples taste sweetest when they're going.

Calamity is virtue's opportunity.

A good mind is a lord of a kingdom.