Let temporal things serve thy use, but the eternal be the object of thy desire.
Many deceive themselves, imagining they'll find happiness in change.
If thou canst not make thyself such an one as thou wouldst, how canst thou expect to have another in all things to thy liking?
To take no account of oneself, but always to think well and highly of others is the highest wisdom and perfection.
First keep peace with yourself, then you can also bring peace to others.
The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.