That comes too late that comes for the asking.

There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.

The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself.

No one can have a peaceful life who thinks too much about lengthening it.

The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes.... The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.

Who timidly requests invites refusal.

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.