The body is not a permanent dwelling, but a sort of inn which is to be left behind when one perceives that one is a burden to the host.

To rule yourself is the ultimate power

Let us bear with magnanimity whatever it is needful for us to bear.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

Man's ideal state is realized when he has fulfilled the purpose for which he is born. And what is it that reason demands of him? Something very easy-that he live in accordance with his own nature.

Pleasure dies at the very moment when it charms us most.

He has committed the crime who profits by it.