The mind makes the nobleman, and uplifts the lowly to high degree.

A man is as unhappy as he has convinced himself he is.

An unpopular rule is never long maintained.

Let tears flow of their own accord; their flowing is not inconsistent with inward peace and harmony.

We are sure to get the better of fortune if we do but grapple with her.

Night brings our troubles to the light, rather than banishes them.

When some state or other offered Alexander a part of its territory and half of all its property he told them that 'he hadn't come to Asia with the intention of accepting whatever they cared to give him, but of letting them keep whatever he chose to leave them.' Philosophy, likewise, tells all other occupations: 'It's not my intention to accept whatever time is leftover from you; you shall have, instead, what I reject.' Give your whole mind to her.