There is no real philosophy until the mind turns around and examines itself.
Contentment is rare among men as it is natural among animals
If you wish to be loved, be modest; if you wish to be admired, be proud; if you wish both, combine external modesty with internal pride.
Wherever men do things, other men will arise who will explain to them how things should be done.
Never mind your happiness; do your duty.
Most of us spend too much time on the last twenty-four hours and too little on the last six thousand years.